ENFR
3
0478 404 8800 A - EN
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.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 4
General 4
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 4
Machine overview 6
For your safety 7
General 7
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 8
Clothing and equipment 8
Transporting the machine 9
Before operation 9
Working with your machine 10
Maintenance and repairs 11
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 12
Disposal 13
Description of symbols 13
Standard equipment 15
Preparing the machine for
operation 16
Installation instructions 16
Installing the right hoe 16
Installing the left hoe 17
Installing the running wheels 17
Installing the brake spur 17
Installing the transport wheel 18
Installing the lower handlebar 19
Installing the upper handlebar 19
Installing the guard plate holders 20
Installing the guard plate 20
Installing the drive control lever 21
Installing the covers 21
Fastening the cables to the
handlebar 21
Gearbox oil 21
Fuel and engine oil 22
Oil bath air filter 22
Installing the running wheels 23
Controls 24
On- / Off switch 24
Throttle lever 24
Drive control lever 24
Self-propulsion lever 25
Safety devices 25
Self-propulsion lever lock 25
Safety devices 25
Notes on working with the
machine 26
Working area for operator 26
Working position of the machine 26
Ideal body position when working 26
Operating the machine 26
Preparatory measures 26
Height adjustment of the upper
handlebar 27
Lateral adjustment of the
handlebar 27
Transport wheel 27
Adjusting the brake spur 28
Starting the engine 28
Stopping the engine 29
Engaging and disengaging self-
propulsion 29
Tilling 29
Maintenance 29
Removing the hoes 29
Cleaning the machine 30
Engine 31
Gearbox 31
Service intervals 31
Storage and periods of inoperation 32