Stihl FS 88 Instruction Manual - Page 12

W mmg, Warning, Warn'ng, Important adjustments, amlng, Waming

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W mmg! When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other such objects that could cause the brushcutter to kick out or could cause damage to the blade. STIHL recommends use of the nylon line heads or Polycut head for such jobs. In addition, be alert to an increased possibility of ricochets in such situations. Do not operate using the starting throttle lock as you do not have control of the engine speed. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use of the slide control. If the cutting tool or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always turn 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. Warning! During CUlling, check the tightness and the condition of the cutting tool at regular intervals. If the behavior of the tool changes, stop the engine immediately, and check the nut securing the tool for tightness and the cutting tool for cracks and damage. Replace cracked, bent, warped, dam aged or dull cutting tools immediately. Such tools may shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. Warn'ng' A loose blade may cause the blade to vibrate, crack, break or come off the brushcutter, which may result in serious or fatal injury. Make sure that the blade is properly tightened. Use the wrench supplied or one of sufficient length to obtain the proper torque. If the blade loosens after being properly tightened, stop work immediately. The retaining nut may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Never use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. If the blade continues to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never use a brushculler with a loose blade. Important adjustments amlng' To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running grass cutting blade, do not use a grass cutting blade with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the grass cutting blade should not move. For directions to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of your owner's manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your brushcutter and make proper adjustments or repairs. Waming' Never touch a rotating cutting tool with your hand or any part of your body. It continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect).

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W mmg!
When using rigid blades, avoid cutting
close to fences, sides of buildings, tree
trunks, stones or other such objects
that could cause the brushcutter to kick
out or could cause damage to the
blade. STIHL recommends use of the
nylon line heads or Polycut head for
such jobs.
In
addition, be alert to an
increased possibility of ricochets
in
such situations.
Do not operate using the starting
throttle lock as you do not have control
of the engine speed. See section of your
owner's manual on the proper use of the
slide control.
If
the cutting tool or deflector becomes
clogged or stuck, always turn 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.
Warning!
During CUlling, check the tightness and
the condition of the cutting tool at
regular intervals.
If
the behavior of the
tool changes, stop the engine immedi-
ately, and check the nut securing
the tool for tightness and the cutting tool
for cracks and damage.
Replace cracked, bent, warped, dam
aged or dull cutting tools immediately.
Such tools may shatter at high speed
and cause serious or fatal injury.
Warn'ng'
A loose blade may cause the blade
to
vibrate, crack, break or come off the
brushcutter, which may result
in
serious or fatal injury. Make sure that
the blade is properly tightened. Use the
wrench supplied or one of sufficient
length to obtain the proper torque.
If
the
blade loosens after being properly
tightened, stop work immediately. The
retaining nut may be worn or damaged
and should be replaced. Never use
unauthorized parts to secure the blade.
If
the blade continues
to
loosen, see
your STIHL dealer. Never use a
brushculler with a loose blade.
Important adjustments
amlng'
To
reduce the risk of personal injury from
loss of control or contact with the run-
ning grass cutting blade, do not use a
grass cutting blade with incorrect idle
adjustment. At correct idle speed, the
grass cutting blade should not move.
For directions to adjust idle speed, see
the appropriate section of your owner's
manual.
If
you cannot set the correct idle speed,
have your STIHL dealer check your
brushcutter and make proper
adjustments or repairs.
Waming'
Never touch a rotating cutting tool with
your hand or any part of your body. It
continues to rotate for a short period
after the throttle trigger
is
released
(flywheel effect).