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The blades are burr-free.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
blades may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with damaged blades or dam‐
aged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the blades properly.
► Deburr the cutting edges with a file.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.7
Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the KombiTool.
► Operate the KombiTool alone.
► Keep the KombiTool close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The moving blades can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the moving blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an
object: Switch off the KombiMotor.
Then remove the object causing the
blockage.
■ If the behavior of the KombiTool changes dur‐
ing operation or feels unusual, it may no lon‐
ger be in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
■ KombiTool vibrations may occur during opera‐
tion.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Sparks may occur if the rotating blades make
contact with a hard object. Sparks may cause
a fire in an easily combustible location. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible loca‐
tion.
■ There is an increased risk of objects being
thrown if cutting performance deteriorates or
cuttings frequently become jammed. This can
result in personal injury.
► Sharpen the blades as described in the
instruction manual.
■ Note that the blades continue to move for a
few seconds after you let go of the throttle on
the KombiMotor. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Wait until the blades come to a complete
standstill.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the blades and dam‐
age the cables. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not work near live electric cables.
► Also watch out for buried cables.
4.8
Transporting
WARNING
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ The KombiTool can turn over or move while
being transported. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Fit the transport guard.
► Secure the KombiTool with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.9
Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the KombiTool and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Fit the transport guard.
► Store KombiTool out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The metal parts of the KombiTool can corrode
if they are damp. The KombiTool may be dam‐
aged.
► Store the KombiTool in a clean and dry
condition.
4 Safety Precautions
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