Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FS 38 Instruction Manual

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms
attached to the machine are explained in
this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the
following pictograms may be attached to
your machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of
gasoline and engine oil
Operate decompression
valve
Manual fuel pump
Operate manual fuel
pump
Tube of grease
Intake air: Summer
operation
Intake air: Winter
operation
Handle heating
2
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Some special safety pre-
cautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury
when operating this
power tool because of the
very high speed of its cut-
ting attachment.
It is important you read
and understand the User
Manual before first use
and keep it in a safe
place for future refer-
ence. Non-compliance
with the User Manual
may cause serious or
even fatal injury.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, e.g. by trade organizations,
social insurance institutions, labor safety
authorities etc.
If you have never used a power tool
before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your machine – or attend a
special course to learn how to operate it.
Minors should never be allowed to use
the machine – except for apprentices
over the age of 16 when working under
supervision.
Children, animals and bystanders must
not be allowed near the machine.
When not using the machine, it must be
laid down in such a way that it does not
endanger anyone. Ensure that the
machine cannot be used without
authorization.
FS 38