Transporting The Machine; Before Starting - Stihl FS 300 Manual De Instrucciones

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
2.2

Transporting the machine

Always stop the engine.
Carry the machine hanging on the harness or by
the shaft so that it is balanced.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, fit transport
guard on the cutting attachment, even when car‐
rying the tool for short distances – see also
"Transporting the Unit".
Avoid touching hot parts of the
machine and gearbox – risk of burns!
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not smoke.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid
fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
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splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
After refueling, close the fuel cap as
tightly as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there
is a fuel leak – serious or fatal burns could result!
2.4

Before starting

Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual.
– Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
– Use only an approved combination of cutting
attachment, deflector, handle and harness. All
parts must be assembled properly and
securely
– Slide control / stop switch must move easily to
STOP or 0
– Throttle trigger lockout (if installed) and throttle
trigger must move easily – the throttle trigger
must return to the idle position automatically
– Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a
loose boot may cause sparking that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire!
– Cutting attachment or interchangeable attach‐
ment: correctly fitted, secure and in perfect
condition
– Safety devices (e. g., deflector for cutting
attachments, rider plate) for damage and/or
wear. Always replace damaged parts. Do not
use the machine with a damaged deflector or
worn rider plate (if the writing and arrows are
no longer discernible)
– Never attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices
– Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – this is important for safe control of
the machine
– Adjust the harness and handle(s) to suit your
height and reach Observe the chapter "Fitting
the Harness" – "Balancing the machine"
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