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Using The Cutting Tools

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English / USA !Warning! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire boot removed from spark plug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. !Warning! Do not operate your clearing saw if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will result. If your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of fire (e.g. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw if the screen is missing or damaged. Do not modify or remove any part of the muffler or spark arresting screen. Remember that the risk of forest fires is greater in hot or dry weather. Keep cutting tool sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your clearing saw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of this manual. Store clearing saw in a dry, high or locked location out of reach of children. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the machine". USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see the chapter on "mounting the cutting tools" in your owner's manual. Using the mowing heads Do not use with mowing line longer than the intended diameter. With a properly mounted guard, the built-in cutter will automatically adjust the line to its proper length. Overly long lines can overload the engine, resulting in damage to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13

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FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
English / USA
!
Warning!
Never test the ignition system with
ignition wire boot removed from spark
plug or with unseated spark plug, since
uncontained sparking may cause a fire.
!
Warning!
Do not operate your clearing saw if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified.
An improperly maintained muffler will
increase the risk of fire and hearing loss.
Never touch a hot muffler or burn will
result. If your muffler was equipped with
a spark-arresting screen to reduce the
risk of fire (e.g. in the USA, Canada and
Australia), never operate your clearing
saw if the screen is missing or damaged.
Do not modify or remove any part of the
muffler or spark arresting screen.
Remember that the risk of forest fires is
greater in hot or dry weather.
Keep cutting tool sharp. Tighten all nuts,
bolts and screws, except the carburetor
adjustment screws, after each use.
Additionally, the daily maintenance
schedule for your clearing saw set forth
in your STIHL Owner's Manual should
be strictly followed.
For any maintenance please refer to the
maintenance chart
and to the warranty
statement
near the end of this manual.
Store clearing saw in a dry, high or
locked location out of reach of children.
Before storing for longer than a few
days, always empty the fuel tank. See
chapter "Storing the machine".
USING THE CUTTING TOOLS
For an illustration of the various cutting
tools and instructions on proper
mounting see the chapter on "mounting
the cutting tools" in your owner's
manual.
Using the mowing heads
Do not use with mowing line longer than
the intended diameter. With a properly
mounted guard, the built-in cutter will
automatically adjust the line to its proper
length. Overly long lines can overload
the engine, resulting in damage to the
clutch mechanism and nearby parts.
002BA018 LÄ