Stihl FS 100 RX Instruction Manual page 6

!
Warning!
Trimmer noise may
damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers
(ear plugs or ear mufflers)
to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular
users should have their hearing checked
regularly.
Protect your hands with
gloves when handling the
trimmer and the cutting
tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip
gloves improve your grip
and protect your hands.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Avoid loose-
fitting jackets, scarfs,
neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants, unconfined longhair or
anything that could become caught on
branches, brush or moving parts of the
unit. Wear long pants made of heavy
material to protect your legs. Do not
wear shorts, pants, sandals or go bare
foot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
FS 100 RX
Good footing is most
important in trimmer work.
Wear sturdy boots with
nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are
recommended.
THE TRIMMER
For illustrations and definitions of the
trimmer parts see the chapter on "Parts
and Controls".
!
Warning!
Never modify a trimmer in any way. Only
cutting tools supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use
with the specific STIHL trimmer models
are authorized. Although certain
unauthorized cutting tools are useable
for the STIHL trimmer, their use may, in
fact, be extremely dangerous.
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk
of injury to
operator from
blade contact,
never use any
metal cutting attachment on this trimmer
model.
English / USA
THE USE OF THE TRIMMER
Transporting the trimmer
!
Warning!
Always turn off the engine and make
sure the cutting attachment has stop-
ped before putting a trimmer down.
When transporting your trimmer in a
vehicle, properly secure it to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the
trimmer.
Preparation for the use of the trimmer
Adjust hand grip according to
instructions in the owner's manual to suit
your size before starting work.
Always check your trimmer for proper
condition and operation before starting,
particularly the throttle trigger, throttle
trigger interlock (if applicable), stop
switch, cutting tool, and deflector.
Arrows on the deflector show the correct
direction of rotation of the cutting tool.
The throttle trigger must move freely
and always spring back to the idle
position. The cutting tool must be
properly tightened and in safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.).
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