Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 7

Avoid contact with the
cutting attachment – risk
of injury!
Do not drop-start the engine – start it as
described in the User Manual.
The cutting attachment
runs on for a short while
after releasing the throttle
trigger – coasting effect!
Check engine idling: The cutting
attachment must remain at a standstill
when the engine idles – throttle trigger
released.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot
exhaust gases and hot muffler away
from easily combustible materials (e.g.
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
Holding and guiding the machine
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles. Make sure you
always have a firm and secure footing.
Left hand on loop handle, right hand on
control handle, even if you are left-
handed.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
While working
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately – move the stop switch in
the direction of 0.
15m (50ft)
There is a risk of accident from ejected
objects within a wide area around the
working space, so you must ensure that
there is no-one within a 15 m radius of
the machine. This distance must also be
maintained in relation to objects
(vehicles, window panes) – risk of
property damage! Even at distances
beyond 15 m, the danger cannot be
ruled out.
Check that the engine is properly idling
so that the cutting tool will not continue
rotating after you release the throttle
trigger.
Check and correct the idle speed setting
at regular intervals. If the cutting
attachment still rotates at idle speed,
have your dealer make proper
adjustments or repairs. STIHL
recommends you have this work done
by a STIHL servicing dealer.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven
ground.
Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps,
roots – risk of tripping or stumbling!
Make sure you always have a firm and
secure footing.
Only work while standing on the ground,
never on a ladder, work platform or other
unstable surface.
More care and attention than usual are
required when wearing ear protection,
as sounds warning you of impending
danger (shouts, beeps, etc.) cannot be
heard properly.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
As soon as the engine is
running, the power
machine generates toxic
exhaust gas.As soon as
the engine is running, the
power machine gener-
ates toxic exhaust gas.
These gases may be
odorless and invisible
and may contain
unburned hydrocarbons
and benzene. Never run
the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated loca-
tions, even if your model
is equipped with a cata-
lytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
Stop work immediately if you start
suffering from nausea, headaches,
impaired vision (e.g. your field of vision
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