Summer Operation; After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage; Transporting - Stihl Fs 251 R Notice D'emploi

16 After Finishing Work

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► Remove the screw (1).
► Pull out the shutter (2).
► Re-insert the shutter as shown above. The
"winter" symbol points toward the mark (3).
► Push the shutter into the slot until it stops.
► Tighten the screw.
NOTICE
■ The winter operation setting should only be
used in ambient temperatures below 50 °F
(10 °C). Use at higher temperatures may
cause the engine to overheat, resulting in per‐
manent damage. Always remember to return
the shutter to the configuration that is appro‐
priate for ambient temperature conditions.
In extreme wintry conditions with temperatures
below + 14 °F (- 10 °C) or when working in pow‐
der or drifting snow, a cover plate must also be
mounted to the engine housing and an air filter
with plastic mesh must be installed. These
accessories are available from STIHL servicing
dealers.
15.2

Summer Operation

The shutter must be set to summer mode when
working at temperatures above 50 °F (10°C).
► Shut off the engine,
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► Remove the screw (1).
► Pull out the shutter (2).
► Re-insert the shutter as shown above. The
"summer" symbol points toward the mark (3).
► Push the shutter into the slot until it stops.
► Tighten the screw.
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16 After Finishing Work
16.1 Preparing for Transportation or
Storage
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation or unauthorized use, shut off
the engine and ensure the cutting attachment
has stopped before transporting the trimmer or
putting it down.
To prepare the trimmer for transportation or stor‐
age:
► Shut off the engine,
► If using a metal cutting attachment, mount the
transport guard.
► Wait for the engine to cool down.

17 Transporting

17.1 Transporting the Trimmer /
Brushcutter
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control
and blade or line contact, never carry or trans‐
port your trimmer / brushcutter with the cutting
attachment moving,
ting attachment has stopped before setting the
power tool down,
WARNING
■ If a metal cutting attachment is mounted,
STIHL recommends attaching an appropriate
transport guard (special accessory) to help
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent
contact. Remove the transport guard before
starting work.
When transporting the trimmer / brushcutter:
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