Stihl FC 70 Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

THE POWER TOOL, THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL, Transporting the Power Tool, Fueling Instructions, - edger

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Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head when there is a danger of head injuries. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Warning! Never modify this power tool in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. If this tool is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is in good condition before continuing work. Check in particular that the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and that the controls and safety devices are 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 Transporting the Power Tool Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the cutting attachment moving. It may be carried only in a horizontal position. Grip the shaft in a manner that the machine is balanced horizontally. Keep the hot muffler away from your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN English Warning! Always shut off the engine and make sure that the cutting attachment has stopped before putting an edger down. When transporting it in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual.) Warning! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions Warning! To reduce the risk of serious injury from burns, never attempt to refuel the unit until it has been completely removed from the operator. FC 70 C 5

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FC 70 C
English
5
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of the
power tool parts see the chapter on
"Main Parts."
If this tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g.
heavy impact or a fall), always check
that it is in good condition before
continuing work. Check in particular that
the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and
that the controls and safety devices are
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
Transporting the Power Tool
It may be carried only in a horizontal
position. Grip the shaft in a manner that
the machine is balanced horizontally.
Keep the hot muffler away from your
body and the cutting attachment behind
you.
Fuel
Your STIHL power tool uses an oil-
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the
chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction
manual.)
Fueling Instructions
Wear an approved safety
hard hat to reduce the
risk of injury to your head
when there is a danger of
head injuries.
Warning!
Never modify this power tool in any way.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL
and expressly approved by STIHL for
use with the specific STIHL model are
authorized. Although certain unauthor
-
ized attachments are useable with
STIHL power tools, their use may, in
fact, be extremely dangerous.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control and blade contact, never carry or
transport your power tool with the cut
-
ting attachment moving.
389BA019 KN
Warning!
Always shut off the engine and make
sure that the cutting attachment has
stopped before putting an edger down.
When transporting it in a vehicle, prop
-
erly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage to the unit.
Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. If spilled
and ignited by a spark or
other ignition source, it
can cause fire and seri
-
ous burn injury or
property damage. Use extreme caution
when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do
not smoke or bring any fire or flame near
the fuel or the power tool. Note that
combustible fuel vapor may escape
from the fuel system.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of serious injury from
burns, never attempt to refuel the unit
until it has been completely removed
from the operator.