Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual page 4

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Wear steel-toed safety boots with
non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear face protection and make sure it is a good
fit. Face protection alone is not sufficient to pro‐
tect the eyes.
Wear a safety hard hat where there is a danger
of head injuries from falling objects.
Dust (e. g., crystalline material from the object
being cut), fumes and smoke may be produced
while cutting - health hazard!
Always wear a dust mask if dust is generated.
If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g., when
cutting composite materials), wear respiratory
protection.
Wear "personal" hearing protection – for exam‐
ple, ear defenders.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Carry the device by the handlebar only – abra‐
sive wheel pointing to the rear – hot muffler away
from the body.
To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot
parts of the machine, especially the surface of
the muffler.
Never transport the engine-driven device with
attached abrasive wheel – risk of breakage!
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is highly flammable – keep
away from fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
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.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
Dust may collect on the engine unit, particularly
around the carburetor. If dust gets mixed with
fuel – risk of fire. For this reason, ensure that the
dust is always removed.
Check for fuel leakage! Never start
the engine if fuel has been spilled or
is leaking – Fatal burns may result!
Different cut-off machines may be equipped with
different fuel caps:
2.3.1 Bayonet-type fuel cap
Never use a tool to open or close the bayonet-
type fuel cap. This could damage the cap and
cause fuel to leak out.
Close the bayonet-type fuel cap carefully after
refueling.
2.3.2 Threaded fuel cap
After fueling, tighten down the screw-
type fuel cap as securely as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
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