Stihl FSA 135 R Instruction Manual page 12

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WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► If the brushcutter is dirty: Clean the brushcutter.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this user manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
brushcutter.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the brushcutter.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Line
limiting blade and skirt are correctly fitted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Work
with a correctly fitted line limiting blade and skirt.
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► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head or mowing lines may come off and be ejected at high
speed. They may cause serious injury to persons.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
► Never use metal objects in place of the nylon mowing
lines.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.6.4 Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Metal cutting attachment and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
– Metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– Metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
– Metal cutting attachment is correctly sharpened.
– Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment have no
burrs.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
4 Safety Precautions
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