Instruction Manual

Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techni‐
ques............................................................ 3
3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attach‐
ment, Deflector, Handle and Harness.......12
4 Approved Power Tool Attachments.......... 13
5 Mounting the Bike Handle.........................13
6 Mounting the Loop Handle........................16
7 Adjusting the Throttle Cable......................17
8 Fitting the Carrying Ring........................... 17
9 Mounting the deflector.............................. 18
10 Mounting the Cutting Attachment..............19
11 Fuel........................................................... 22
12 Fueling...................................................... 22
13 Fitting the Harness....................................23
14 Balancing the Machine..............................24
15 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 26
16 Transporting the Unit................................ 28
17 Operating Instructions...............................30
18 Replacing the Air Filter..............................30
19 Adjusting the Carburetor........................... 31
20 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler............. 31
21 Spark Plug................................................ 31
22 Engine Running Behavior......................... 32
23 Lubricating the Gearbox............................32
24 Storing the Machine.................................. 33
25 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades............. 33
26 Maintaining the Mowing Head...................33
27 Maintenance and Care..............................35
28 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage...........36
29 Main Parts.................................................37
30 Specifications............................................37
31 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 38
32 Disposal.................................................... 39
33 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 39
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni‐
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis‐
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
1 Guide to Using this Manual
1.1 Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms attached to the
machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the follow‐
ing pictograms may be attached to your
machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Operate decompression valve
Manual fuel pump
Operate manual fuel pump
Tube of grease
Intake air: Summer operation
Intake air: Winter operation
Handle heating
1.2 Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3 Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
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