2 Guide to Using this Manual
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 con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
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Guide to Using this Manual
2.1
Applicable Documents
This instruction manual constitutes original man‐
ufacturer's instructions in the sense of EC Direc‐
tive 2006/42/EC.
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read,
understand and keep the following documents:
– Instruction manual for the Kohler HD675
engine
2.2
Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
0478-111-9655-A
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3
Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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Overview
3.1
Lawn Mower
1 Control bar for mowing
The control bar for mowing is used to start
and stop the engine.
2 Control bar for self-propulsion
The control bar for self-propulsion is used to
start and stop the engine.
3 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and
transport the lawn mower.
4 Starter handle
The starter handle is used to start the engine.
5 Rear transport handle
The transport handle is used to transport the
lawn mower.
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