Stihl TS 350 Manual page 10

might catch fire and cause serious or
fatal injury.
Always make sure that the fuel cap is
tightened securely. Check for fuel
leakage while refueling and during
operation. If a fuel leak is suspected,
do not start or run the engine until leak is
fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped
away.
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Unit vibrations can
cause an improperly
tightened fuel cap to
loosen or come off and
spill quantities of fuel.
In order to reduce risk of fuel spillage
and fire, tighten fuel cap by hand with as
much force as possible.
The screw driver end of the STIHL
combination wrench or other similar tool
can be used as an aid in tightening
slotted fuel caps.
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Your cut-off machine is a one-person
tool. Do not allow other persons to be
near the cut-off machine. Start and
operate your cut-off machine without
assistance. For specific starting instruc-
tions, see the appropriate section of your
owner's manual.
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Do not drop start. This method is very
dangerous because you may loose
control of the cut-off machine.
Place the cut-off machine on firm ground
or other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain a good balance and secure
footing. Be absolutely sure that the
cutting wheel is clear of you and all other
obstructions and objects, including the
ground; because when the engine starts
at starting-throttle, engine speed will be
fast enough for the clutch to engage
V-belt pulley and turn the wheel. Never
attempt to start the cut-off machine
when the abrasive wheel is in a cut.
When you pull the starter grip, don't
wrap the starter rope around your hands.
Do not allow the grip to snap back, but
guide the starter rope slowly back to
permit the rope to rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injuries to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
Always stop the engine and be sure the
wheel has stopped rotating before
setting down the cut-off machine.
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Operate the cut-off machine under good
visibility and daylight conditions only.
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Your cut-off machine
produces poisonous
exhaust fumes as soon
as the combustible
engine is running. These
gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may be
colorless and odorless.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes, never
run the cut-off machine indoors or in
poorly ventilated locations. Ensure
proper ventilation when working in
trenches or other confined areas.