Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Stihl GHE 420 Manuel D'utilisation

Risk of injury at steps, stepped
areas and sloping ramps.
Because of the weight, particular
care is required at steps, kerbs,
stepped areas, other raised areas
and sloping ramps.
Push and do not pull the machine
down steps, stepped areas and
other raised areas and sloping
ramps. 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.
Do not push the machine down
more than two or three steps.
Where there are more steps, carry
the machine with the help of a
second person.
Risk of injury due to the heavy
weight of the machine.
Lifting or carrying the garden shredder
(Figure B):
Due to its heavy weight (> 50 kg),
we strongly recommend that you do
not carry the machine, but only
move it on its wheels by pushing.
Suitable lifters must be used when
lifting or carrying the machine for
short distances.
Two persons are always
required to manually lift
the machine. Wear
suitable protective
clothing; the lower arms and upper
part of the body must be fully
covered.
● Hold the garden shredder at the
transport handle (1) and at the two
black feet (2) and lift/carry.
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Transporting the garden shredder on a
load floor (Figure C):
Risk of injury:
Always secure the garden shredder
before transporting. Never transport
the machine unsecured.
When transporting the garden shredder,
secure it on a load floor using suitable
fastening material to prevent it from
slipping. Attach ropes or straps at the
following points on the machine:
– Axle (inside of the wheel carrier)
– Left wheel carrier
– Right wheel carrier
– Feed chute ATO 400
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Electric garden shredder (STIHL GHE)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
– Blade disc
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Inadequately dimensioned power
cables (cross section)
– Incorrect electrical connection (voltage)
– Product modifications not approved by
STIHL
– Use of tools or accessories which are
not approved or suitable for the
machine, or are of inferior quality
– Improper use of the product
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
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