{ STIHL MF-MM Instruction Manual
English © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017 0458-483-0121. VA2.A17. 0000000633_008_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
English MultiSystem Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. + Symbols in text WARNING + 469BA028 KN Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. In the STIHL MultiSystem, various MultiEngines and MultiTools are combined to form a machine. In this Instruction Manual, the functional unit of MultiEngine and MultiTool is referred to as a machine.
English Use only high quality parts and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match the product and meet your performance requirements. The deflector on this power tool cannot protect the operator from all objects thrown by the attachment (stones, glass, wire, etc.). Such objects may ricochet and then hit the operator.
English machine and make proper adjustments or repairs – see MultiEngine instruction manual. To reduce the risk of accidents, do not operate your power tool if it is damaged or not properly assembled. See also notes on "Mounting the MultiTool". 469BA045 KN Check correct position of gearbox and adjust if necessary. This helps reduce the risk of injury from the MultiTool rotating in the wrong direction. Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands on the handles.
English Operate your power tool at normal walking pace only. Be extremely cautious when pulling the power tool towards you because of the risk of injury from contact with the rotating attachment. Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. Be extremely cautious when changing direction with the power tool – especially on slopes. On slopes, always work parallel to the gradient to reduce the risk of injury from slipping or contact with the attachment.
English Only use high-quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the power tool. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Using the Unit 483BA002 KN STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements. Operate the MultiEngine with MF-MM dethatcher in the forward direction only.
English Operation N Secure the handlebar in the normal operating position. N Start the engine. N Work with the engine running at full throttle. N Walk at a pace that achieves the required result without lugging down the engine. N Operate at no more than a normal walking pace. Approved MultiEngines Only use MultiEngines supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the MultiTool. This MultiTool may only be used in combination with the STIHL MM 55 MultiEngine.
English Mounting the Deflector NOTICE It must not be possible to rotate the gearbox on the drive tube. 3 469BA043 KN 1 The axle (1) must be below the shaft (2). Direction of rotation (3) of MultiTool. Adjusting Position of Gearbox Mounting and Removing the Deflector Extensions Mounting the MultiTool Left-hand and right-hand dethatchers are different. The direction of rotation is marked with arrows on the gearbox and flange. Make sure the arrows point in the same direction.
English Installing and Removing the Mud Flap Starting / Stopping the Engine N Check that the MultiTool is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. The unit must rest on the engine flange and the support on the frame. N Make sure you have good balance and secure footing – as shown in the illustration. Starting the Engine 483BA011 KN 3 N Secure the mud flap (1) with screw (2) and rotary knob (3) to the right-hand side of the flange.
English Replacing Spring Tines Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer Replace individual spring tines if they are severely damaged or broken. N Remove the dethatcher – see "Mounting the MultiTool". 1 3 2 Loosen the screws (1) on the dethatcher. N Remove the flange (2). Spring tines and washers are fitted alternately on the tubes. N Pull off the spring tines (3) and washers. N Replace damaged spring tines. N Fit spring tines and washers on the tubes until they are full.
English Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Observing the instructions in this manual and the MultiEngine manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and damage to the power tool. The power tool must be operated, maintained and stored with the due care and attention described in these instruction manuals. The user is responsible for all damage caused by non-observance of the safety precautions, operating and maintenance instructions.
English Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 4 Right-hand wheel Left-hand wheel Inner hitch pin, left Deflector extension, right Defflector extension, left Mud flap Outer hitch pin, left Spring tines 8 3 12 2 7 6 483BA010 KN 1 MF-MM
English The K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for the sound pressure level and sound power level; the K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s2 for the vibration measurement. Specifications Attachment Dethatcher, left, right Working width: 500 mm Weight Dethatcher with deflector extensions and mud flap 8.
English Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Done at Waiblingen, 28.10.2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG p p. Germany 000BA073 KN declare in exclusive responsibility that the product STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling.
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