Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
0478 404 8805 A - EN
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual
General
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Machine overview
For your safety
General
Refilling the tank - handling petrol
Clothing and equipment
Transporting the machine
Before operation
Working with your machine
Maintenance and repairs
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Disposal
Description of symbols
Standard equipment
Preparing the machine for
operation
Installation instructions
Installing the right hoe
Installing the left hoe
Installing the running wheels
Installing the transport wheel
Installing the brake spur
Installing the lower handlebar
Installing the upper handlebar
Installing the carrying handle
Installing the guard plate holders
Installing the guard plate
Installing the covers
Connecting the cable
Attaching cables
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
Fastening the cables to the
handlebar
Gearbox oil
Fuel and engine oil
4
4
Controls
4
On/Off switch
6
7
7
8
Reverse drive lever
8
9
9
Headlamp
10
PTO drive
11
12
Self-propulsion lever lock
13
Locking of the reverse drive lever
13
15
Safety devices
16
16
machine
16
Working area for operator
17
18
Ideal body position when working
18
18
Preparatory measures
19
20
handlebar
21
21
handlebar
22
22
22
Starting the engine
23
23
23
23
24
24
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25
25
25
26
26
27
27
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28
29
29
29
29
29
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