8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Before inspecting, adjusting or cleaning
a dirty, clogged or stuck power tool,
always switch off the motor, make sure
the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment have stopped, and remove
the connecting cord.
■ A damaged or loose KombiTool or cutting/working
attachment may vibrate, crack, break or come off during
operation, which may result in serious or fatal injury.
– Make sure the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment are properly tightened before starting
work.
– Check the tightness and condition of the KombiTool
and its cutting/working attachment before starting
work and any time cutting behavior changes during
use. Always switch off the motor, wait for the
KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment to
stop and remove the connecting cord before
inspecting or cleaning the power tool or battery.
■ A cracked, damaged or worn out KombiTool or
cutting/working attachment may shatter at high speeds
and cause serious or fatal injury.
– Never use a power tool with a loose or damaged
KombiTool or cutting/working attachment.
DANGER
■ To reduce risk of electrocution:
– Never operate this power tool in the
vicinity of any wires or cables that may
be carrying electric current.
– Do not rely on the power tool's insulation
against electric shock.
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8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
8.1
Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the power tool.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal
injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– Never attempt to repair a damaged or broken
KombiTool or cutting/working attachment. This may
cause broken parts to come off and result in serious
or fatal injuries.
– Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves when
handling metal cutting/working attachments.
– STIHL recommends that all repair or replacement
work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing
dealers.
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage
from unintentional starting:
– Remove the connecting cord before
inspecting the power tool or carrying out
any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work. Remove the connecting cord
before storing, and any other time the
power tool is not in use.
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