Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Main Parts...................................................3
4 Safety Symbols on the Products.................3
5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.........4
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....8
7 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces........19
8 Basic Working Techniques....................... 22
9 Battery Safety........................................... 27
10 Maintenance, Repair and Storage............ 28
11 Before Starting Work.................................29
12 Charging the Battery................................. 29
13 LED Diagnostics....................................... 31
14 Bluetooth® Radio Interface.......................31
15 Assembling the Cut-off Machine............... 31
16 Tensioning the Ribbed V-belt....................32
17 Inserting and Removing the Battery..........33
18 Switching the Cut-Off Machine On and Off
.................................................................. 34
19 Checking the Cut-off Machine...................34
20 After Finishing Work..................................35
21 Transporting the Cut-Off Machine and Bat‐
tery............................................................ 35
22 Storing the Cut-Off Machine and Battery.. 36
23 Cleaning....................................................37
24 Inspection and Maintenance..................... 37
25 Troubleshooting Guide..............................38
26 Specifications............................................39
27 Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 43
28 Disposal.................................................... 43
29 Limited Warranty.......................................43
30 Trademarks...............................................43
31 Addresses................................................. 44
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your STIHL cut-off machine and, if followed,
reduce the risk of injury during use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because a cut-off machine is a
high-speed cutting tool, special
safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of per‐
sonal injury.
Read this instruction manual thor‐
oughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety pre‐
cautions. Careless or improper
use of the cut-off machine can
cause serious or fatal injury.
Observe all applicable federal, state and local
safety regulations, standards and ordinances.
Do not lend or rent your cut-off machine without
this instruction manual. Allow only persons who
have the proper training and fully understand the
information in this manual to operate the cut-off
machine.
For further information, or if you do not under‐
stand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐
nal words:
DANGER
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including
damage to the machine or its individual com‐
ponents.
2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you
with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-
chapter in this instruction manual.
English
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