Stihl FCB-KM User Instructions page 5

3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Be particularly careful when working on difficult,
densely grown terrain.
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
ear protection because your ability to hear warn‐
ings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is impaired.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
Never touch the blade when the motor is run‐
ning. If the blade becomes jammed by an object,
switch off the engine immediately before attempt‐
ing to remove the object – risk of injury!
Blockage of the blade while at the same time
opening the throttle increases the load and
reduces the working speed of the engine. The
constant slipping of the clutch causes overheat‐
ing and damage to important components (e.g.
clutch, plastic housing parts) – for example, sub‐
sequently to the blade moving during idling – risk
of injury!
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. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
Examine the blade periodically at short intervals
and as soon as you note any noticeable
changes:
– Turn off the engine, hold the edger securely
and press the blade against the lawn to stop it
– Check condition and secure fitting; watch out
for cracks
– A defective blade must be replaced immedi‐
ately, even if there are only minor hairline
cracks.
Clean the area around the cutting attachment
and deflector regularly while working.
– Shut off the engine
– Use gloves
– Remove grass, weeds, clumps of soil, etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the engine
before replacing the cutting attachment.
Do not reuse or repair damaged or cracked
blades – for example, by welding or straightening
– risk of deformation (out-of-balance).
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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 metal cutting attachment touches a
rock or another hard object, sparks may be gen‐
erated 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 metal cutting
attachments in the vicinity of combustible materi‐
als, dried-out plants or brushwood. It is manda‐
tory that you ask the responsible forestry office
about current fire hazards.
3.6 After Finishing Work
After finishing work or before leaving the power
tool unattended: Shut off the engine.
Clean the cutting attachment regularly after fin‐
ishing work to remove dust, dirt, soil and plant
debris – wear gloves – risk of injury!
Do not use any grease solvents when cleaning.
After cleaning it thoroughly, coat the surface of
metal cutting attachments with a corrosion-proof‐
ing agent.
3.7 Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the KombiTool and KombiEngine instruction
manuals. Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
machine. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the
engine before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine.
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