Using The Unit - Stihl FT 250 Instruction Manual

3 Using the Unit

WARNING
To reduce the risk of blade damage, avoid con‐
tact with stones and the ground. Resharpen the
blade properly in good time – dull teeth may
result in the blade cracking and shattering and
causing serious injury.
2.13.1 Risk of kickout
The risk of kickout is highest in the black area of
the blade: Do not use this area of the circular
saw blade for cutting.
There is also a risk of kickout when using the
lighter shaded areas of the blade: These areas
of the blade should only be used by experienced
operators with specialized training.
STIHL recommends that you use the non-sha‐
ded area of the circular saw blade. Always start
the cut with this area of the blade.
3 Using the Unit
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Use your tea plant pruner only for cutting and
pruning tea bushes.
3.1 Preparations
► To reduce the risk of accidents or injury,
remove all obstacles and objects from the
work area.
► Before starting cutting work, scare away small
animals to ensure they are not injured.
► Put on the harness – see "Fitting the Harness".
► Start the engine – see "Starting / Stopping the
Engine".
► Put on the harness with machine – see "Fitting
the Harness".
WARNING
Do not operate your tea plant pruner without the
harness.
► Swing the tea plant pruner to and fro at the
same height while moving forwards.
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