Safety Precautions - Stihl BF-MM Instruction Manual

Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*). Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
BF-MM, BK-MM

Safety Precautions

Because a cultivator is a
high-speed power tool
with rotating blades,
special safety
precautions must be
observed in addition to
those that generally apply when working
with a hoe.
It is important that you
read and understand
both instruction manuals
(MultiEngine and
MultiTool) before using
the unit for the first time.
Keep the manuals in a safe place for
future reference.
Non-observance of the safety
precautions in the instruction manuals
may cause serious or even fatal injury.
Always observe local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have never used this power
tool model before: Have your STIHL
dealer show you how to operate your
power tool or attend a special course
of training in power tool operation.
Do not lend or rent your power tool
combination without the instruction
manuals. Be sure that anyone using
your power tool understands the
information contained in both manuals
(MultiEngine and MultiTool).
Minors should never be allowed to use a
power tool. Children, bystanders and
animals should not be allowed in the
area where a power tool is in use.
The power tool user is responsible for
avoiding injury to third parties or damage
to their property.
To operate the power tool you must be in
good physical condition and mental
health and not under the influence of any
substance (drugs, alcohol) which might
impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Use the power tool only for deep tilling
previously cultivated, packed or loose
soil, furrowing, weeding and working
mulches into loosened soil. It must not
be used for any other purpose because
of the increased risk of accidents.
Only rotor blades supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use
with your specific model are authorized.
Other rotor blades must not be used
because of the increased risk of
accidents.
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