Working Technique; Maintenance And Repairs - Stihl KG 550 Gebrauchsanleitung

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Take special care in slippery conditions (ice, wet
ground, snow), on slopes or uneven ground.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
If dust levels are very high, always wear a suita‐
ble respirator.
If there is a noticeable change in running behav‐
ior (e.g. higher vibrations, sluggishness), stop
work and rectify the cause of the problem.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not continue
operating your power tool if it is damaged. In
case of doubt, consult your servicing dealer.
Do not sweep up burning or glowing objects such
as cigarettes, ash or matches – risk of fire.
2.4.3 After Finishing Work
Empty the hopper after every use.
Wear sturdy work gloves when emptying the
hopper to reduce the risk of injury from broken
glass, metal or other sharp materials.
Empty the hopper outdoors if possible.
2.5

Working Technique

2.5.1 Holding and Controlling the Power
Tool
Your power tool is designed to be operated by
one person only. Do not allow other persons in
the work area.
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Always hold the push handle firmly with both
hands.
Push the power tool forwards and adjust speed
to suit conditions.
Depress the push handle slightly to travel over
small humps up to about 2 to 3 cm.
If cleaning performance deteriorates, check that
hopper is not full and check the side brooms or
roller brush* (* KG 770 inly) for blockages or
wear.
Debris level in hopper
The hopper is full if dust and dirt begins to
emerge sideways while you are sweeping.
To continue working for a brief period, lift the
sweeper up at the front so that dirt falls to the
back of the hopper. This helps make better use
of the hopper's full capacity.
When sweeping heavy material, e.g. grit, loose
chippings, the sweeper's center of gravity shifts
to the rear. This tends to lift the side brooms
away from the surface and reduce cleaning effi‐
ciency.
2.6

Maintenance and repairs

The machine must be serviced regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work not
described in the Instruction Manual. All other
work should be carried out by a servicing dealer.
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