Stihl SP 81 Instruction Manual page 7

English
Your power tool is a one-person unit. To
reduce the risk of injury from thrown
objects or contact with the rakes, do not
allow other persons within a radius of 5
meters of your own position – even
when starting.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact
with the rakes.
Do not drop start the power tool. The
correct starting procedure is described
in your instruction manual. Note that the
rakes continue to run for a short period
after you let go of the throttle trigger
(flywheel effect).
Check the idle speed setting. The rakes
must not move when the engine is idling
with the throttle trigger released.
To reduce risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily
combustible materials (e.g. wood chips,
bark, dry grass, fuel).
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Holding and Controlling the
Machine
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles. Make sure you
always have good balance and secure
footing.
Wrap your fingers and thumbs around
the handles. Right hand on the control
handle, left hand on the handle on the
drive tube. Left handers should follow
these instructions too.
The machine can be carried on a
harness to relieve the load on the
operator's arms.
During Operation
In the event of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the engine
immediately – move the slide control /
stop switch to STOP or 0.
To reduce the risk of injury from falling
objects, do not allow bystanders within
5 meters of your own position.
Make sure the idle speed setting is
correct. The rakes must not move when
the engine is idling with the throttle
trigger released.
Check and correct the idle speed setting
at regular intervals. If the rakes still
move, have your dealer check your
machine and make proper adjustments
or repairs.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes, uneven
ground, etc.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree
stumps or holes which could cause you
to trip or stumble.
Make sure you always have firm and
secure footing.
SP 81