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 9603 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
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Fastening the cables to the
handlebar
Gearbox oil
Fuel and engine oil
46
Oil bath air filter
46
Installing the running wheels
Controls
46
On/Off switch
48
Throttle lever
49
Drive control lever
49
Self-propulsion lever
50
Reverse drive lever
50
Lateral adjustment of the
51
handlebar
51
Headlamp
52
PTO drive
53
PTO drive
Safety devices
54
Self-propulsion lever lock
55
Locking of the reverse drive lever
55
Locking of the lateral adjustment
57
lever
Safety devices
58
Notes on working with the
58
machine
58
Working area for operator
59
Working position of the machine
60
Ideal body position when working
60
Operating the machine
61
Preparatory measures
61
Height adjustment of the upper
62
handlebar
63
Lateral adjustment of the
63
handlebar
64
Transport wheel
64
Adjusting the brake spur
65
Starting the engine
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