Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
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.
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 manual.
FSE 31, FSE 41
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 attach-
ment 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 ref-
erence. 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 to operate
your machine or attend a
special course in its operation.
Minors should never be
allowed to use this product.
Keep bystanders, especially
children, and animals 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.
Do not lend or rent your unit
without the instruction
manual. Be sure that anyone
using it understands the
information contained in this
manual.
Persons who are not able to
operate the power tool safely
due to limited physical,
sensory or mental ability may
work with it only under
supervision or after being
instructed appropriately by a
responsible person.
The use of noise emitting
power tools may be restricted
to certain times by national or
local regulations.
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