Stihl FSE 31 Instruction Manual page 33

Do not continue using or
attempt to repair damaged or
cracked cutting attachments
by welding, straightening or
modifying the shape (out of
balance).
This may cause parts of the
cutting attachment to come off
and hit the operator or
bystanders at high speed and
result in serious or fatal
injuries.
Use only the deflector with
properly mounted line limiting
blade to ensure the mowing
lines are automatically
trimmed to the approved
length.
To reduce the risk of injury,
avoid contact with the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury,
always switch off the power
tool and unplug it from the
power supply before manually
adjusting the nylon line.
Using the unit with over-long
nylon cutting lines reduces the
motor's operating speed. This
results in overheating and
damage to the motor.
To reduce the risk of injury,
never use wire in place of the
nylon cutting line.
FSE 31, FSE 41
If your power tool is subjected
to unusually high loads for
which it was not designed
(e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good
condition before continuing
work – see also "Before
Starting Work". Make sure the
safety devices are working
properly. Do not continue
operating your power tool if it
is damaged. In case of doubt,
consult your servicing dealer.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Switch it off and
disconnect the plug from the
power supply.
Vibrations
This power tool minimizes the vibrations
transmitted to the operator's hands.
However, the operator should seek
medical advice in the event of suspected
circulatory problems in the hands (e.g.
tingling sensation in the fingers).
Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and
disconnect the plug from the power
supply before carrying out any
maintenance work to reduce the risk of
injury from the motor starting
unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual.
Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the machine. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
machine model and meet your
performance requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool
in any way since this will increase the
risk of personal injury.
Regularly check that the insulation of the
power cord and plug is in good condition
and shows no sign of ageing
(brittleness).
Electrical components, e.g. power cord,
may only be repaired or replaced by a
qualified electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth.
Do not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Do not spray the machine with water.
Check tightness of mounting screws on
safety devices and the cutting
attachment and retighten if necessary.
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