Instruction Manual

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11.5 Changing the engine oil
Maintenance interval:
The recommended oil change intervals,
the engine oil to be used and the oil
capacity can be found in the engine
instruction manual.
Oil drain plug:
● Loosen screws (1), but do not unscrew
fully (remain on belt guard) and remove
belt guard (2).
● Remove oil drain plug (3) and drain
engine oil.
● Reinsert oil drain plug (3) and fill with
fresh engine oil. Install belt guard (2).
11.6 Storage and winter break
Store the garden shredder in a dry and
locked place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out of
the reach of children.
Only store the garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute fitted.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty fuel tank and carburettor (e.g. by
running the engine).
● Unscrew spark plug and pour
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the
engine several times with the spark
plug removed.
● Re-install the spark plug.
● Perform oil change ( engine
instruction manual).
● Cover the engine well and store the
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the
upright position.
12.1 Pulling or pushing the
garden shredder
● Hold the garden shredder at the
upper chute (1) and tilt to the rear.
● The garden shredder can be pulled or
pushed slowly (walking pace).
12.2 Lifting or carrying the
garden shredder
● When lifting the garden shredder, hold it
at the housing on the right and under
the engine on the left.
12.3 Transporting the garden
shredder on a load floor
● Always place the garden
shredder in the upright position when
transporting it on a load floor.
● Secure the machine against slipping
using suitable fastening materials.
Attach ropes or straps to the wheel
carrier (1) and the feed chute (2).
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
petrol garden shredder (STIHL GH)
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.
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Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
12. Transport
Risk of injury!
Before transporting, carefully read
and observe the section "For your
safety", in particular the
"Transporting the machine" section.
( 4.4)
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Due to its heavy weight, at least two
persons are required to lift the
garden shredder. Always wear
suitable protective clothing; the
lower arms and upper part of the
body must be fully covered.
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
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