working properly. Do not continue
operating this machine if it is damaged.
In case of doubt, have it checked by your
STIHL servicing dealer.
THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL
(MULTIENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
TRIMMER MULTITOOL)
Transporting the Power Tool
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control and line contact, never carry or
transport your power tool with the cutting
attachment moving.
WARNING
Always switch off the engine and make
sure the working tool has stopped before
putting a power tool down.
Grip the power tool by the carrying
handle with the attachment facing
forward.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not
touch hot parts of the machine and the
gear housing when they are hot.
FS-MM
WARNING
When transporting it in a vehicle,
properly secure it to prevent turnover,
fuel spillage and damage to the unit.
Before Starting
WARNING
Always check your power tool for proper
condition and operation before starting.
Never attempt to modify the controls or
safety devices.
WARNING
Never use a power tool that is damaged
or not properly maintained.
WARNING
Do not attach any cutting attachment to
a unit without proper installation of all
required parts. Failure to use the proper
parts may cause a blade or head to fly
off and seriously injure the operator or
bystanders.
WARNING
The cutting attachment must be properly
tightened and in safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked or
damaged heads. Replace damaged
heads before using the power tool.
Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times; it is particularly important to keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix,
grease or resin in order for you to
maintain a firm grip and properly control
your power tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of personal injury
to the operator
from polymer
blade or line con-
tact and thrown
objects, make sure
your unit is
equipped with the
proper deflector
for the type of cut-
ting attachment
being used (see
chart in the chap-
ter on "Approved
Combinations of
Cutting Attach-
ment and
Deflector".)
Keep the deflector adjusted properly at
all times (see chapters on "Mounting the
Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting
Attachment" of your instruction manual).
Arrows on the deflector (A) (as seen
from the top) show the correct direction
of rotation of the cutting attachment.
When viewed from above, however, the
cutting attachment rotates
counterclockwise.
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