Stihl FSE 31 Instruction Manual page 10

English
above all in hot and dry
weather. If there is a risk of
fire, do not use cutting
attachments in the vicinity of
combustible materials, dried-
out plants or brushwood. It is
mandatory that you ask the
responsible forestry office
about current fire hazards.
Only use the deflector with
properly mounted blade that
ensures the mowing line is
restricted to the permissible
length.
To reduce the risk of injury,
avoid contact with the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury,
always switch off the tool and
unplug it from the power
supply before manually
adjusting the mowing line.
Misuse with mowing lines that
are too long reduces the
working speed of the engine.
This results in overheating
and damage to the motor.
To reduce the risk of injury,
never use wire in place of the
nylon cutting line.
If your power tool is subjected
to unusual stress for which it
was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check
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that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see
also "Before Starting Work".
Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Do not
continue operating your
machine if it is damaged. In
case of doubt, contact a
dealer.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Switch it off and
disconnect the plug from the
power supply.
Vibrations
This power tool minimizes the vibrations
transmitted to the operator's hands.
However, the operator should seek
medical advice in the event of suspected
circulatory problems in the hands (e.g.
tingling sensation in the fingers).
Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and
disconnect the plug from the power
supply before carrying out any
maintenance work to reduce the risk of
injury from the motor starting
unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual.
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 machine. 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
machine model and meet your
performance requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool
in any way since this will increase the
risk of personal injury.
Regularly check that the insulation of the
power cord and plug is in good condition
and shows no sign of ageing
(brittleness).
Electrical components, e.g. power cord,
may only be repaired or replaced by a
qualified electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth.
Do not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Do not spray the machine with water.
Check tightness of mounting screws on
safety devices and the cutting
attachment and retighten if necessary.
Clean cooling air inlets in motor housing
as necessary.
Store the machine is a safe and dry
place.
FSE 31, FSE 41