Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 8

English
Immediately replace defective
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cutting tools, also in the event of
minor hairline cracks
Clean grass and plant residue off
–
the cutting attachment mounting at
regular intervals – remove any
accumulated material from the
cutting attachment and deflector.
Always switch off the tool and unplug it
from the power supply before replacing
the cutting attachment. Risk of injury
from the motor starting unintentionally!
Do not continue using or attempt to
repair damaged or cracked cutting
attachments by means of welding,
straightening or modifying the shape
(unbalanced).
Particles or pieces may come off and hit
the operator or a bystander at a high
speed – risk of most severe injuries!
If a rotating cutting attachment touches a
rock or another hard object, sparks may
be generated which may possibly ignite
combustible materials. Dried-out plants
and undergrowth are combustible,
especially in hot and dry weather. If
there is a risk of fire, do not use cutting
attachments in the vicinity of
combustible materials, dried-out plants
or brushwood. It is mandatory that you
ask the responsible forestry office about
current fire hazards.
Only use the deflector with properly
mounted blade that ensures the mowing
line is restricted to the permissible
length.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the blade.
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To reduce the risk of injury, always
switch off the tool and unplug it from the
power supply before manually adjusting
the mowing line.
Misuse with mowing lines that are too
long reduces the working speed of the
engine. This results in overheating and
damage to the motor.
To reduce the risk of injury, never use
wire in place of the nylon cutting line.
If the unit is subjected to unusual stress
for which it was not designed (e.g.,
heavy impact or a fall), always check
that it is in safe operating condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Make sure the
safety devices are working properly. Do
not continue operating your machine if it
is damaged. In case of doubt, contact a
dealer.
Before leaving the machine unattended:
Turn it off and disconnect the mains
plug.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
Hand protection (wearing warm
–
gloves)
Work breaks
–
The period of usage is shortened by:
Any personal tendency to suffer
–
from poor circulation (symptoms:
frequently cold fingers, tingling
sensations).
Low outside temperatures.
–
The force with which the handles
–
are held (a tight grip restricts
circulation).
Continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical
advice.
Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and
disconnect the plug from the power
supply before carrying out any
maintenance work to reduce the risk of
injury from the motor starting
unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual.
Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
FSE 60