Stihl FS 490 C-M Instruction Manual - Page 11
Mounting the Deflector and Mounting
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Replace damaged heads or blades before using the power tool. Always keep blades sharp. A Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; it is particularly important to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. 000BA006 KN English The deflector may be used in combination with brush knives. The deflector must not be used in combination with mowing heads. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector or limit stop and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chart in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness"). As can be seen in that chart, some cutting attachments may require you to change your deflector, limit stop and / or harness. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all times (see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of your instruction manual). B Arrows on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as seen from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. When viewed from above, however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. Some of the following symbols may be embossed on the outside of the deflector in order to indicate the approved combination of cutting attachment and deflector. The deflector may be used in combination with mowing heads. The deflector may be used in combination with grass cutting blades. 000BA007 KN The deflector must not be used in combination with grass cutting blades. The deflector must not be used in combination with brush knives. The deflector must not be used in combination with circular saw blades. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting work. The machine should be properly balanced as specified in your instruction manual for proper control and less fatigue in operation. To be better prepared in case of an emergency, practice releasing the unit from the harness as quickly as possible. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 9