Stihl BF Manual De Instrucciones página 9

English / USA
Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with
both hands - as shown. Wrap your
fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between
your thumb and forefinger. Keep your
hands in this position to have your power
tool under control at all times. Make sure
the handles and grips are in good
condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil
or grease.
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Important!
Never attempt to operate the power tool
with only one hand. This could lead to
loss of control resulting in serious or fatal
injury.
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Important!
Do not lean too far forwards when
working with the machine. Maintain a
good balance and firm footing. Special
care must be taken in slippery conditions
(rain, snow) and on difficult, overgrown
terrain. Look out for hidden obstacles,
such as tree stumps, roots or ditches.
Slopes and uneven ground are
particularly dangerous.
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Important!
Before starting work,
inspect and clear the area
of stones, glass, pieces of
metal, rubbish or other
solid objects. Such
objects could be hurled
aside by the tool and directly or indirectly
strike the operator or bystanders. Such
objects may also damage the tool.
Blades may shatter, splinter or break.
Flying objects or damaged blades may
cause serious or fatal injuries to the
operator and bystanders.
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Important!
Avoid cutting close to fences, the sides
of buildings, tree trunks, stones or
similar obstacles which could damage
the blade or lead to loss of control of the
machine. Beware of a higher risk of
ricochets in such conditions. Flying
objects or damaged blades may cause
serious or fatal injuries to the operator
and bystanders. Avoid the roots of
trees! Large roots may jam the blades
and damage the machine. The tree may
also be damaged if its roots are severed.
If the machine strikes a buried object
(such as a stone), stop the engine and
remove the obstacle. Examine the
machine for signs of damage before
continuing.
Never work with the throttle trigger
interlock engaged, as the engine speed
cannot be controlled properly in this
case. Correct operation of the slide
control is described in the corresponding
chapter of the owner's manual for the
power tool.
BF, BK