Stihl FS 45 Instruction Manual page 13

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Warning!
Never repair damaged cutting tools by
welding, straightening or modifying the
shape. This may cause parts of the
cutting tool to come off and result in
serious or fatal injuries.
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Warning!
Check condition of cutting tool at regular
short intervals. If behavior of tool
changes, check it immediately for
tightness or any signs of cracks in
particular. Replace damaged or dull
cutting tools immediately, even if they
have only superficial cracks. If the
tool loosens after being properly
tightened, the retaining nut may be
worn or damaged and should be
replaced. If the tool continues to loosen,
see your STIHL dealer.
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Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injuries, check fuel filler cap for leaks at
regular intervals. Use the specified
spark plug and make sure it and the
ignition lead are always clean and in
good condition.
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Warning!
Never test the ignition system with
ignition wire terminal removed from
spark plug or with unseated spark plug,
since uncontained sparking may cause
a fire.
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Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
use only spark plugs authorized by
STIHL. Always press spark plug boot
snugly onto spark plug terminal of the
proper size. (Note: If terminal has
detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be
attached.) A loose connection between
spark plug terminal and ignition wire
connector in the boot may create arcing
that could ignite combustible fumes and
cause a fire. Keep spark plug clean, and
make sure ignition lead is in good
condition.
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Warning!
Do not operate your trimmer if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified.
An improperly maintained muffler will
increase the risk of fire and hearing loss.
Never touch a hot muffler or burn will
result. If your muffler was equipped with
a spark-arresting screen to reduce the
risk of fire, never operate your trimmer if
the screen is missing or damaged. Do
not modify or remove any part of the
muffler or spark arresting screen.
Remember that the risk of forest fires is
greater in hot or dry weather.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws,
except the carburetor adjustment
screws, after each use.
Additionally, the daily maintenance
schedule for your trimmer set forth in
your STIHL Owner's Manual should be
strictly followed.
For any maintenance please refer to the
maintenance chart and to the warranty
statement near the end of this manual.
Store trimmer in a dry, high or locked
location out of reach of children.
Before storing for longer than a few
days, always empty the fuel tank.
FS 45, FS 46