Stihl FH Attachment Instruction Manual - Page 9

associations with respect to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as you do not have control of the engine speed. In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - move the slide control / stop switch / momentary stop switch to 0 or STOP. See also the safety precautions in the instruction manual of your basic power tool on the proper use of the slide control / stop switch / momentary stop switch. WARNING The cutting blades continue to move for a short period after the throttle trigger is released. Accelerating the engine while the blades are blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. This may result in overheating and damage to important components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing components) - which can then increase the risk of injury from the blades moving while the engine is idling. WARNING On units with an adjustable cutter bar: Carefully adjust the cutter bar to the desired cutting position.To reduce the risk of injury, never touch the cutting blades while making adjustments. Only adjust the cutter bar when the blades are no longer moving. WARNING 15m (50ft) The power tool has a large range. In order to reduce the risk of personal or even fatal injury to bystanders from falling objects or inadvertent contact with the moving cutting blades of your power tool always keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 m) away when the power tool is running. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached. WARNING Before you start work, examine the area where you will be working for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other solid objects which could damage the cutting blades. Take particular care when cutting next to wire fences. Do not touch the wire with the cutting blades. When working close English to the ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between the cutting blades. Striking solid foreign objects such as stones, fence wire or metal could damage the cutting attachment and may cause blades to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool when cutting in areas where the blades could contact such objects. WARNING Observe the cutting blades at all times - do not cut any areas that you cannot see. DANGER Your power tool is not insulated against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be carrying electric current. WARNING If the cutting tool becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. should be cleaned off the cutting tool at regular intervals. FH 7