Stihl FS Instruction Manual page 41

Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manuals
of the basic power tool and attachment.
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 power tool. 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
model and meet your performance
requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury,always shut
off the engine before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs or cleaning the
machine.
Symbols on Deflectors
An arrow on the deflector shows the
correct direction of rotation of the cutting
attachments.
Some of the following symbols are
applied to the outside of the deflector to
indicate the approved combination of
cutting attachment and deflector.
FS
Deflector may be used
with mowing heads.
Deflector may be used
with grass cutting blades.
Deflector must not be
used with mowing heads.
Do not use deflector with
brush knives, shredder
blades or circular saw
blades.
Do not use deflector with
brush knives, shredder
blades, grass cutting
blades or circular saw
blades.
Deflector may be
used with mow-
ing heads. Not
approved for use
with brush
knives, shredder
blades or circular
saw blades.
Deflector may be
used with mow-
ing heads – do
not use metal cut-
ting attachments.
Harness / Strap
The harness is included in the scope of
supply or available as a special
accessory.
Use a shoulder strap.
N
With the engine running, attach the
N
machine to the shoulder strap.
Grass cutting blades and brush knives
must always be used in combination
with a shoulder strap.
Circular saw blades must always be
used in combination with a full harness
with a quick-release system.
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