Stihl PC 70 Instruction Manual page 40

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Cleaning the Power Tool
Always clean dust and dirt off the power
tool – do not use any grease solvents for
this purpose.
Clean plastic surfaces with a cloth. Do
not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
After thoroughly cleaning, coat surface
of metal cutting attachments with a
corrosion inhibitor.
Do not spray the unit with water or
immerse it in water.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Storing the Power Tool
When the power tool is not in use, store
it so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use cutting attachments and
accessories that are explicitly approved
for this power tool by STIHL. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer. Use only high quality
tools and accessories in order to avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to the
unit.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
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Fueling
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Keep
clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
WARNING
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
the machine immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
After fueling, tighten
down the screw-type fuel
cap as securely as
possible.
This reduces the risk of unit vibrations
causing the fuel cap to loosen or come
off and spill quantities of fuel.
WARNING
Check for leakage. To
reduce the risk of serious
of fatal burn injuries, do
not start or run the engine
until leak is fixed.
Notes on Operation
Before Starting Work
Check that your power tool is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
Check the fuel system for leaks,
–
paying special attention to visible
parts such as the tank cap, hose
connections and the manual fuel
pump (on machines so equipped). If
there are any leaks or damage, do
not start the engine – risk of fire.
Have your machine repaired by a
servicing dealer before using it
again.
Slide control / stop switch must
–
move easily to STOP or 0.
Smooth action of throttle trigger
–
lockout and throttle trigger – the
throttle trigger must return
automatically to the idle position.
Check that the spark plug boot is
–
secure – a loose boot may cause
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire.
Check that the cutting attachment is
–
properly and securely mounted and
in good condition (clean, free from
rust, properly sharpened).
Inspect cutting attachment for
–
damage (e.g. nicks or cracks in
cutting area) and wear. Observe
cutting attachment wear limits
indicated on the packaging –
replace a damaged or worn cutting
attachment immediately.
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