Stihl FS 120 Instruction Manual page 11

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
2.19 Circular Saw Blade
Suitable for cutting shrubs and trees with a maxi‐
mum stem diameter of 4 cm.
Before starting the cut, accelerate the engine up
to full throttle. Perform cut with uniform pressure.
Use circular saw blades only with a matching
limit stop of the correct diameter.
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.
When felling, maintain a distance of at least two
tree lengths from the next felling site.
2.19.1 Risk of kickout
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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.
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