Stihl FS-KM Manual De Instrucciones página 7

English / USA
THE USE OF THE
BRUSHCUTTER
(COMBIENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
BRUSHCUTTER COMBITOOL)
Transporting the brushcutter
!
Warning!
Always turn off the engine and make
sure the cutting attachment has stop-
ped before putting a brushcutter down.
When transporting your brushcutter in a
vehicle, properly secure it to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the
brushcutter. Keep metal cutting tools
covered with the transport guard
(optional accessory).
Preparation for the use of the
brushcutter
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work. The
machine should be properly balanced as
specified in your owner's manual for
proper control and less fatigue in
operation.
Always check your brushcutter for
proper condition and operation before
starting, particularly the throttle trigger,
throttle trigger interlock (if applicable),
stopswitch, cutting tool, deflector and
harness.
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A
B
Arrows on the deflector (A) and stop (B)
show the correct direction of rotation of
the cutting tool.
!
Warning!
Some risks of injury are associated with
specific types of cutting attachments.
For instance, with rigid cutting tools
there is a risk of reactive force known as
„kickout" or „blade thrust", which can
throw the brushcutter sideways in
certain situations. For more information
on such risks, see „Using the Cutting
Tools".
Fueling
Your STIHL brushcutter uses an oil-
gasoline mixture for fuel. For further
instructions see the safety precautions
and the chapter on „Fuel" of the owner's
manual of the CombiEngine.
!
Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. If spilled
and ignited by a spark or
other ignition source, it
can cause fire and serious
burn injury or property
damage. Use extreme caution when
handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame
near the fuel or brushcutter.
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