Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BGE 61 Gebrauchsanleitung

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of
an accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with this
power tool. The power
supply is a particular
source of danger.
It is important you read
and understand the
instruction manual before
first use and keep the
manual in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this power tool
model before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your power tool or attend a
special course in its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
the power tool.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the power tool is not in use, shut if
off so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use,
disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using your power tool
understands the information contained
in this manual.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
Unsuitable extension cords can be
extremely dangerous. Use only
extension cords that are approved for
outdoor use, marked accordingly and
have an adequate wire cross section
(gauge).
Never touch the mains plug, power cord,
extension cord or electrical connections
with wet hands.
Before each use, check that your power
tool is in good condition. Pay special
attention to the power cord, mains plug
and safety devices.
Do not operate your power tool if any of
its components are damaged.
Before carrying out any work on the
power tool: Disconnect the plug from the
power supply.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the power tool. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the power tool.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use parts and accessories that are
explicity approved for this power tool by
STIHL or are technically identical. If you
have any questions in this respect,
consult a servicing dealer. Use only high
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