Transporting The Tiller; Environmental Protection - Stihl MH 710 Manuel D'utilisation

14. Transport

14.1 Transporting the tiller

Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the "For your safety" section (
especially the "Transport" section
( 4.4).
Prior to transporting, stop the
engine, detach the spark plug
socket and put on suitable safety
clothing (safety shoes, gloves,
overall covering arms and legs).
Take weight into account! (
Pulling or pushing the tiller:
● Place the transport wheel in the
transport position.( 12.4)
● Lift the tiller at both handles (1) until the
machine is standing on the transport
wheel.
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● Push or pull the tiller slowly (walking
pace).
On firm and level ground, push the
machine. On rough and uneven ground,
it is advisable to pull the machine.
Risk of injury!
Due to the heavy weight of the
machine, particular care must be
taken at steps, kerbs, sloping
ramps and other raised areas.
4.),
The user must always stand higher
than the machine, in order to avoid
being run over by the machine in
the case of loss of control –
i.e. push the machine down or pull
the machine up steps and slopes.
Where there are steps, carry the
tiller with the help of a second
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person.
Install running wheels for greater
comfort during transport as well as
longer transport distances. This
makes it easier to pull or push the
tiller.
Lifting or carrying the tiller:
● Check that the upper handlebar is
seated securely.
● Lift and carry the tiller with at least two
persons and always maintain a
sufficient distance from the hoes.
Lifting points:
Handles (1) and carrying handle (2)
Transporting the tiller on a load floor:
● Always transport the tiller in the upright
position – on hoes. Never place the
machine on its side.
● Secure the tiller on the load floor using
ropes or straps to prevent it from
slipping.
Lashing points:
1 Clamp down the tiller at brake spur
mount (1).
2 Clamp down the tiller at carrying
handle (2).

15. Environmental protection

The machine, its packaging and
accessories are all produced
from recyclable materials and
must be disposed of
accordingly.
By disposing of materials separately and in
an environmentally-friendly manner,
valuable resources can be re-used. For
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