Stihl FC MM Instruction Manual - Page 8

English During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Operate the power tool only at a normal walking pace. 469BA027 KN 469BA045 KN WARNING Always stand to one side of the unit to avoid the risk of injury from contact with the rotating MultiTool. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, be absolutely sure that the MultiTool is clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at starting-throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage and move the MultiTool. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to idle. WARNING Your power tool is a one-person machine. Do not allow other persons in the general work area, even when starting. See also the safety precautions on Starting in the instruction manual of the MultiEngine. Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. Keep your hands in this position to have your power tool under control at all times. WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool with one hand. Loss of control of the power tool may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away from the MultiTool. Never touch a moving MultiTool with your hand or any other part of your body. WARNING Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to WARNING To avoid the risk of injury from contact with the rotating attachment, be extremely cautious when pulling the power tool toward you. Be extremely cautious when changing direction with the power tool - especially on slopes. WARNING To avoid the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on steep slopes. Working Conditions Start and operate your power tool only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. WARNING If the soil being worked on or the surrounding ground is coated with a chemical substance (such as an active pesticide or herbicide), read and follow the instructions and warnings that accompany the substance at issue. 6 FC-MM