Instruction Manual

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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSLSKHU EN
0478 216 9907 C - 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.
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1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 30
General 30
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 30
Machine overview 30
For your safety 30
General 30
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 31
Clothing and equipment 32
Transporting the machine 32
Before operation 32
Working with your machine 33
Maintenance and repairs 34
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 35
Disposal 35
Description of symbols 36
Standard equipment 36
Preparing the machine for
operation 36
Installing ejection chute extension 36
Installing wheels and chassis 37
Installing the discharge flap 37
Opening and closing the discharge
flap 37
Installing the blade disc 37
Removing the blade disc 37
Installing the feed chute 37
Removing the feed chute 37
Fuel and engine oil 37
Notes on working with the
machine 38
Working area for operator 38
What material can be processed? 38
What material cannot be
processed? 38
Maximum branch diameter 38
Feeding the garden shredder 38
Correct machine load 38
Safety devices 38
Motorstop 38
Protective covers 38
Operating the machine 39
Starting the engine 39
Stopping the engine 39
Shredding 39
Maintenance 39
Engine 39
Cleaning the machine 39
Blade maintenance 40
V-belt maintenance 40
Changing the engine oil 41
Storage and winter break 41
Transport 41
Pulling or pushing the garden
shredder 41
Lifting or carrying the garden
shredder 41
Transporting the garden shredder
on a load floor 41
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 41
Standard spare parts 42
Environmental protection 42
EU - Declaration of conformity 42
Petrol garden shredder
(STIHL GH) 42
Technical specifications 43
REACH 43
Troubleshooting 43
Service schedule 44