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– before checking, cleaning or working on
the machine,
– before freeing a blocked scarifying unit
or unblocking the discharge chute,
– if there has been a collision with an
obstacle. Inspect the machine for
damage and perform the necessary
repairs before re-starting and using the
machine,
– if the machine vibrates excessively. In
this case the machine must be checked
immediately.
Risk of injury through defective
parts!
Strong vibration is normally an
indication of a fault.
In particular, the machine must not
be operated with a damaged or
bent scarifying unit (blade shaft,
blades, spacer bushings and
fastening).
In the event of excessive vibration or after
a collision with an obstacle, check the
machine, in particular the scarifying unit
(blade shaft, blades, spacer bushings and
fastening), the housing and the discharge
flap for damage and loose parts and carry
out the necessary repairs before re-
starting and working with the machine. If
you do not have the appropriate expertise,
have the necessary repairs carried out by
a specialist dealer (STIHL recommends
STIHL specialist dealers).
4.7 Maintenance and repairs
Before beginning cleaning, adjustment,
repair and maintenance operations:
● Park the machine on firm and level
ground
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● Stop the engine and allow it to cool
down
● Detach the spark plug
socket.
Caution – risk of injury!
Keep the spark plug socket
away from the spark plug; an inadvertent
ignition spark can result in fires or electric
shocks.
Inadvertent contact between the spark
plug and the spark plug socket can result
in unwanted starting of the engine.
Risk of injury!
Pulling the recoil starter rope starts
the blades rotating. Always ensure
sufficient distance between the
blades and your body, particularly
your hands and feet, when you pull
the recoil starter rope.
Allow the machine to cool down before
working on or around the engine, exhaust
manifold or muffler in particular.
Temperatures of 80° C and above can be
reached. Danger of burns!
Direct contact with engine oil can be
dangerous. Engine oil must not be spilled.
STIHL recommends leaving the task of
topping up engine oil or performing engine
oil changes to a STIHL specialist dealer.
Cleaning:
The complete machine must be cleaned
thoroughly following use. (
Remove accumulated clipping deposits
using a stick. Clean the underside of the
machine with water and a brush.
Never use high-pressure cleaners and do
not clean the machine under running water
(e.g. using a garden hose).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
These can damage plastics and metals,
impairing the safe operation of your STIHL
machine.
In order to prevent fire hazards, keep the
area around the air vents, cooling ribs and
the area of the exhaust free from
e.g. grass, straw, moss, leaves or
escaping grease.
Maintenance operations:
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out.
Have all other work performed by a
specialist dealer.
If you do not have the necessary expertise
or auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
Only use tools, accessories or
attachments approved for this machine by
STIHL or technically identical parts.
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents resulting in personal injury or
damage to the machine. If you have any
questions, please consult a specialist
dealer.
The characteristics of original STIHL tools,
accessories and spare parts are optimally
11.2)
adapted to the machine and the user's
requirements. Genuine STIHL spare parts
can be recognised by the STIHL spare
parts number, by the STIHL lettering and,
if present, by the STIHL spare parts
symbol. On smaller parts, only the symbol
may be present.
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