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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
It has been built using modern production techni-
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis-
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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Guide to Using this Manual
1.1
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are
shown and explained in this manual.
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1.2
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
the design, engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man-
ual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Some special safety precautions
must be observed when working with
this power tool because of the very
high speed of its cutting attachment
and the fact that it is powered by
electricity.
It is important that you read the
instruction manual before first use
and keep it in a safe place for future
reference. Non-observance of the
instruction manual may result in seri-
ous or even fatal injury.
Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this model before: Have
your dealer or other experienced user show you
how it is operated or attend a special course in
its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use this prod-
uct.
Keep bystanders, especially children, and ani-
mals away from the work area.
When the machine is not in use, store it so that it
does not endanger others. Secure it against
unauthorized use, disconnect the plug from the
power supply.
The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third
parties or damage to their property.
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