Stihl FH-KM Instruction Manual page 9

Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch / momentary stop
switch to 0 or STOP.
See section of your KombiEngine
instruction manual on the proper use of
the slide control / stop switch /
momentary stop switch.
WARNING
The cutting blades continue to move for
a short period after the throttle trigger is
released.
Accelerating the engine while the blades
are blocked increases the load and will
cause the clutch to slip continuously.
This may result in overheating and
damage to important components (e.g.
clutch, polymer housing components) –
which can then increase the risk of injury
from the blades moving while the engine
is idling.
WARNING
On units with an adjustable cutter bar:
Carefully adjust the cutter bar to the
desired cutting position.To reduce the
risk of injury, never touch the cutting
blades while making adjustments. Only
adjust the cutter bar when the blades are
no longer moving.
FH-KM
WARNING
The power tool
has a large range.
In order to reduce
15m (50ft)
the risk of per -
sonal or even fatal
injury to bystand -
ers from falling
objects or inad -
vertent contact
with the moving
cutting blades of
your power tool
always keep
bystanders at least
50 feet (15 m)
away when the
power tool is
running.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
WARNING
Before you start work, examine the area
where you will be working for stones,
glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other
solid objects which could damage the
cutting blades.
Take particular care when cutting next to
wire fences. Do not touch the wire with
the cutting blades. When working close
to the ground, make sure that no sand,
grit or stones get between the cutting
blades.
Striking solid foreign objects such as
stones, fence wire or metal could
damage the cutting attachment and may
cause blades to crack, chip or break.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
your power tool when cutting in areas
where the blades could contact such
objects.
WARNING
Observe the cutting blades at all times –
do not cut any areas that you cannot
see.
DANGER
Your power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution, never
operate this power tool in
the vicinity of any wires or
cables (power, etc.)
which may be carrying
electric current.
WARNING
If the cutting tool becomes clogged or
stuck, always shut off the engine and
make sure the cutting tool has stopped
before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc.
should be cleaned off the cutting tool at
regular intervals.
Check the cutting blades at regular short
intervals during operation, or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Shut off the engine.
–
Wait until the cutting blades have
–
come to a complete standstill.
Check condition and tightness, look
–
for cracks.
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