English / USA
Operating instructions
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This trimmer is normally to be used at
ground level with the cutting attachment
parallel to the ground. Use of a trimmer
above ground level or with the cutting
attachment perpendicular to the ground
may increase the risk of injury, since the
cutting attachment is more fully exposed
and the power tool may be more difficult
to control.
Warning!
!Warning!
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Warning!
Before you start work,
examine the area for
stones, glass, fence wire,
metal, trash or other solid
objects. The cutting
A loose head may vibrate, crack, break
or come off the trimmer, which may
result in serious or fatal injury. Make sure
that the cutting attachment is properly
tightened. Use the wrench supplied or
one of sufficient length to obtain the
proper torque. If the head loosens after
being properly tightened, stop work
immediately. The retaining nut may be
worn or damaged and should be
replaced. If the head continues to
loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never
use a trimmer with a loose cutting
attachment.
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, shut off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
attachment could throw
objects of this kind.
Warning!
15m (50ft)
15m (50ft)
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Warning!
Replace a cracked, damaged or worn-
out head or a cracked, bent, warped,
damaged, dull or worn out blade
immediately, even if damage is limited to
superficial cracks. Such attachments
may shatter at high speed and cause
serious or fatal injury.
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Warning!
During cutting, check the tightness and
the condition of the cutting attachment at
regular short intervals with the engine
and attachment stopped. If the behavior
of the attachment changes during use,
stop the engine immediately, wait until
the cutting attachment stops, and check
the nut securing the attachment for
tightness and the head for cracks, wear
and damage.
The rotating cutting attachment may
fling foreign objects directly or by
ricochet a great distance.
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Warning!
If the head, blade or deflector becomes
clogged or stuck, always shut off the
engine and make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before
cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. should be
cleaned off the blade or from around the
head at regular intervals.
To reduce the risk of eye and other injury
always wear proper eye protection (see
the chapter on “Proper Clothing“) and
ensure that bystanders are at least 50
feet (15 m) away. To reduce the risk of
damage to property, also maintain this
distance from such objects as vehicles
or windows. Any coworkers who must be
in the restricted area should also wear
goggles or protective glasses. Stop the
engine immediately if you are
approached.
FS 45, FS 46
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| Categories | Blower Vacuum and Sweeper Manuals, STIHL Trimmer Manuals, Trimmer Manuals |
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| Tags | STIHL FS 45, STIHL FS 46 |
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| Product Brand | STIHL. Stihl Inc, USA - Corporate phone: (757) 486-9100. International Support Information: http://stihl.com Email: info@stihl.com, Trimmer |
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