Stihl FCB-KM Instruction Manual page 7

Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow), on slopes or
uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree
stumps or holes which could cause you
to trip or stumble.
Inspect the work area:
Stones, pieces of metal
or other solid objects may
be thrown more than 15
meters and cause per-
sonal injury or damage
the cutting attachment
and property (e.g. parked
vehicles, windows).
To avoid the risk of elec-
tric shock, never use your
power tool in areas where
electrical lines are laid on
the surface or buried just
below the surface. Strik-
ing and damaging such
lines with the KombiTool
could cause serious or
even fatal injury.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
Special care must be taken when
working in difficult, over-grown terrain.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
FCB-KM
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
Do not touch the cutting blade while the
engine is running. If the blade becomes
jammed by an obstruction, switch off the
engine immediately before attempting to
remove the obstruction – risk of injury.
Opening the throttle while the blade is
blocked increases the load and reduces
engine speed. The clutch then slips
continuously and this causes
overheating and damage to important
components (e.g. clutch, polymer
housing components) – and this can
increase the risk of injury from the
cutting attachment moving while the
engine is idling.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not
continue operating your power tool if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, consult your
servicing dealer.
Check the cutting blade at regular short
intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Turn off the engine. Hold the unit
–
firmly and press the blade into the
ground to bring it to a standstill.
Check condition and tightness, look
–
for cracks.
Replace a damaged blade
–
immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
Clean the cutting attachment and
deflector at regular intervals during
operation.
Shut off the engine.
–
Wear gloves.
–
Remove grass, weeds, clumps of
–
soil, etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the
engine before changing the cutting
attachment.
Do not continue using or attempt to
repair a damaged or cracked blade by
welding or straightening – risk of out of
balance.
This may cause parts of the cutting
attachment to come off and hit the
operator or bystanders at high speed
and result in serious or fatal injuries.
If a rotating metal cutting attachment
makes contact with a rock or other solid
object there is a risk of sparking which
may cause easily combustible material
to catch fire under certain
circumstances. Dry plants and scrub are
also easily combustible, especially in hot
and dry weather conditions. If there is a
risk of fire, do not use metal cutting
attachments near combustible
materials, dry plants or scrub. Always
contact your local forest authority for
information on a possible fire risk.
After Finishing Work
After finishing work or before leaving the
unit unattended: Shut off the engine.
After finishing work, clean dirt, soil and
plant residue off the cutting attachment –
wear gloves to reduce the risk of injury.
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