Stihl RG-KM Instruction Manual page 12

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– Maintaining the minimum distances cannot eliminate
the potential risk of personal injury and property
damage from thrown objects.
– Shut off the KombiEngine or switch off the
KombiMotor and remove the connecting cord
immediately if you are approached while working
with the power tool.
￭ There is an increased risk of objects being thrown if
cutting performance deteriorates or cuttings frequently
become jammed. This can result in personal injury.
– Sharpen the blades as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ Use of non-approved KombiEngines/KombiMotors or
blades could be extremely dangerous.
– Use only the KombiEngines/KombiMotors and
blades recommended in this manual. See Approved
KombiEngines/KombiMotors, @ 19.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from blade contact:
– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the blades.
– Do not touch the blades while the
KombiEngine is running or the
KombiMotor is connected to a battery.
– Never touch moving blades with your
hand or any other part of your body.
– Shut off the KombiEngine or switch off
the KombiMotor and remove the
connecting cord before attempting to
remove trimmings or jammed material.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of severe personal injuries from
unintentional starting:
– Never touch the KombiTool or its blades with your
hands, feet or any other part of your body while the
KombiEngine is running or the KombiMotor is
connected to a battery.
– Before inspecting, adjusting or cleaning a dirty,
clogged or stuck KombiTool, always shut off the
KombiEngine or switch off the KombiMotor and
remove the connecting cord, and make sure the
KombiTool and its blades have stopped.
￭ A damaged or loose KombiTool or blades may vibrate,
crack, break or come off during operation, which may
result in serious or fatal injury.
– Make sure the KombiTool and its blades are sharp
and properly tightened before starting work.
– Check the tightness and condition of the KombiTool
and its blades before starting work and any time
cutting behavior changes during use. Wait for the
KombiTool and its blades to stop before inspecting
or cleaning the power tool.
– Check the blades at regular short intervals during
operation, or immediately if there is a change in
cutting behavior.
– If the blades loosen after being properly tightened,
stop work immediately and have the unit inspected
by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ Cracked, damaged or worn out blades may shatter at high
speeds and cause serious or fatal injury.
– Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or
worn out blades immediately, even if damage
appears to be limited to superficial cracks.
– Never use a power tool with a loose or damaged
KombiTool or blades.
￭ To reduce blade friction and the buildup of dirt, which can
interfere with the proper functioning of the power tool:
– STIHL recommends that you spray the blades with a
resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and
Lubricant, before starting work.
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