Stihl FS 88 Instruction Manual - Page 9

The Use Of The, Brushcutier

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THE BRUSHCUTIER For illustrations and definitions of the brushcutter parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"! Warning' Never modify a brushcutter in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL brushcutter models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable for the STIHL brushcutter, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE BRUSHCUTIER Transporting the brushcutter Warning! Always turn off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before putting a brushcutter down. When transporting your brushcutter in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the brushcutter. Keep metal cutting tools covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Preparation for the use of the brushcutter Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting work. The machine should be properly balanced as specified in your owner's manual for proper control and less fatique in operation. 8 A B ~ ~ «0 al 0 0 0 o o~ o ,... oo ca ~ og Always check your bruhcutter for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock (if applicable stop switch, cutting tool, deflector and harness. Arrows on the deflector (A) and stop (8) show the correct direction of rotation of the cutting tool. The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to the idle position.The cutting tool must be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Fueling Your STIHL brushcutter uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual). Warning! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Ir spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel.

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Warning'
Never modify a brushcutter
in
any
way.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use
with the specific STIHL brushcutter
models are authorized. Although certain
unauthorized attachments are useable
for the STIHL brushcutter, their use
may,
in
fact, be extremely dangerous.
THE USE OF THE
BRUSHCUTIER
For illustrations and definitions of the
brushcutter parts see the chapter on
"Parts and Controls"!
THE
BRUSHCUTIER
Transporting the brushcutter
Warning!
Always turn
off
the engine and make
sure the cutting attachment has stop-
ped before putting a brushcutter down.
When transporting your brushcutter in a
vehicle, properly secure
it
to
prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to
the brushcutter. Keep metal cutting
tools covered with the transport guard
(optional accessory).
Preparation for the
use
of the
brushcutter
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip
to suit your size before starting work.
The machine should be properly
balanced as specified
in
your owner's
manual for proper control and less
fatique in operation.
Always check your bruhcutter for
proper condition and operation before
starting, particularly the throttle trigger,
throttle trigger interlock (if applicable
stop switch, cutting tool, deflector and
harness.
Arrows on the deflector (A) and stop (8)
show the correct direction of rotation of
the cutting tool.
The throttle trigger must move freely
and always spring back to the idle
position.The cutting tool must be
properly tightened and
in
safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent,
warped or damaged blades.
Fueling
Your STIHL brushcutter uses an oil-
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the chap-
ter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual).
Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
Ir
spilled or ignited by a spark or other
ignition source, it can cause fire and
serious burn injury or property damage.
Use extreme caution when handling
gasoline or fuel mix.
Do not smoke or bring any fire
or
flame
near the fuel.
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