Stihl KW Attachment Instruction Manual - Page 6

English / USA Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined longhair or moving parts of the unit. Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your legs. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go bare foot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Good footing is important in PowerSweep work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head when there is a danger of head injuries. THE POWER SWEEP ATTACHMENT For illustrations and definitions of the PowerSweep attachment parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls" !Warning! Never modify a PowerSweep attachment in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL power tool models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments may be useable for the STIHL power tool, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER SWEEP Transporting the PowerSweep !Warning! Always turn off the engine and make sure the attachment has stopped before putting a PowerSweep down. When transporting your PowerSweep in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the PowerSweep. Preparation for the use of the PowerSweep 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 PowerSweep for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock (if applicable), stop switch, sweeper drums, rubber sleeve and harness. The sweeper must be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. Both sweeper belts must be mounted. The rubber sleeve on the end of the drive tube must be in good condition. Do not operate your PowerSweep with damaged sweeper drums or rubber sleeve. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc) and for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn or damaged parts. KW 5