Important Safety Instructions; Intended Use - Stihl Fs 251 R Notice D'emploi

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The gearbox becomes hot during oper‐
ation. To reduce the risk of burn injury,
avoid contacting the gearbox while it is
still hot following operation,
4.2 Deflector for Mowing Heads
The following symbols may be found on deflec‐
tors designed for use with mowing heads:
The deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with mowing heads.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with grass cutting blades.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with brush knives.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with shredder blades.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with circular saw blades.
4.3 Deflector for Metal Cutting
Attachments
The following symbols may be found on deflec‐
tors designed for use with metal cutting attach‐
ments:
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with mowing heads.
The deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with grass cutting blades.
The deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with brush knives.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with shredder blades.
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with circular saw blades.
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4.4
The deflector for metal cutting attachments can
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be converted for use with mowing heads by
mounting a skirt. The skirt must be mounted
securely in accordance with the instructions at
the bottom of the deflector before working with a
mowing head.
The following symbol may be found on the skirt:
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
WARNING
■ Use of this machine may be hazardous. If the
rotating line or blade comes in contact with
your body, it will cut you. When it comes in
contact with solid foreign objects such as
rocks, glass or bits of metal, it may throw or
fling them directly or by ricochet in the direc‐
tion of bystanders or the operator. Striking
such objects could damage the cutting attach‐
ment and may cause blades to crack, chip or
break. Thrown objects, including broken heads
or blades, may result in serious or fatal injury
to the operator or bystanders. As more fully
explained later in this manual, to reduce the
risk of personal injury:
► Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper handle, harness and deflector for the
type of cutting attachment you are using.
► Use only cutting attachments that are spe‐
cifically authorized by STIHL for use on
your trimmer model.
■ Do not lend or rent your trimmer without the
instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using
it understands the information contained in this
manual. Have your dealer show you how to
operate your trimmer. Observe all applicable
laws, regulations, standards and ordinances.
5.2
WARNING
■ When mounted with a mowing head or grass
cutting blade, this trimmer / brushcutter may
be used for cutting heavy grass, weeds and
similar vegetation. When mounted with a
Skirt
This deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with mowing heads.
Introduction

Intended Use

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