5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always remove the connecting cord
before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing trimmer
/ brushcutter. Remove the connecting
cord in the event of a malfunction or
emergency, and any time the power tool
is not in use.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
■ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your
STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, their use may be extremely
dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use with this specific
model are recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this trimmer / brushcutter in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the trimmer's /
brushcutter's controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a trimmer / brushcutter that has been
modified or altered from its original design.
– For a list of cutting attachments authorized by STIHL
for your unit, along with the approved deflector,
handle and harness configurations, see Chapter
@ 25 of this instruction manual or the STIHL
"Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog,
available from your dealer or at www.stihlusa.com.
■ If the power tool or battery is dropped or subjected to
similar heavy impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check the LEDs on the battery for error messages,
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– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning power
tool or battery. In case of doubt, have the power tool
and battery checked by your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
■ If the power tool or battery is damaged, not working
properly, has been left outdoors or dropped into water or
other liquid, its components may no longer function
properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To
reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage:
– Take the power tool and battery to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your power tool and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.
5.7
Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter
5.7.1
Before Operation
WARNING
■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the trimmer / brushcutter only as described in
this instruction manual.
■ The cutting attachment and deflector must be an
approved combination.
– Do not use circular saw blades on this
trimmer / brushcutter.
– Read and follow the instructions on selecting the
proper cutting attachment and deflector, @ 25.
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