Working With Your Machine - Stihl GH 370 S Gebrauchsanleitung

Before commissioning, check and ensure
the following:
– The covers and guards are in place and
in good condition.
– All fuel-carrying components are fitted
to the engine and are in good condition
(leak-tight).
– The tank is in good condition (leak-
tight).
– The housing and cutting tools (blades,
blade shaft, blade discs, etc.) are not
worn or damaged.
– There is no shredding material in the
machine and the feed chute is empty.
– All screws, bolts, nuts and other
fastening elements are in place and
properly tightened. Tighten any loose
screws, bolts and nuts prior to initial
operation (observe torque).
Only use the machine out-of-doors and not
close to walls or any other solid objects in
order to prevent the risk of injuries and
property damage (no escape for the user,
broken windows, scratched cars etc.).
The machine must placed in a stable
position on firm and level ground.
Do not use the machine on a paved or
gravel-covered surfaces, as ejected or
thrown-up material could cause injuries.
Before using the machine, always check
that it is properly closed. (
The switch and safety devices installed in
the machine must not be removed or
bypassed.
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4.6 Working with your machine

Never work when animals or
people, particularly children, are
in the danger area.
Do not operate the machine in
the rain or during thunder storms,
particularly when there is a risk of lightning
strike.
The risk of accidents is higher if the ground
is damp due to increased danger of
slipping.
Particular caution should be exercised
during working in order to prevent slipping.
If possible, avoid using the machine when
the ground is damp.
Only work during the day or with good
artificial light.
Keep the working area neat and tidy at all
times. Remove tripping hazards such as
stones, branches, cables etc.
The operator should not stand any higher
than the level of the base of the machine.
Exhaust gases:
Danger to life through poisoning!
In the case of nausea, headache,
impaired vision (e.g. decreasing
field of view) hearing disorder,
dizziness, decreasing power of
concentration, stop working
immediately. These symptoms may
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be caused by excessively high
exhaust gas concentrations.
carbon monoxide, a colourless and
The machine generates
poisonous exhaust gases when
the engine is running. The
gases contain poisonous
odourless gas, as well as other pollutants.
The engine must never be operated in
closed or poorly ventilated spaces.
The machine must be positioned so that it
is not necessary to work facing the
direction of the exhaust gases.
Starting:
Place the machine in a stable and upright
position prior to starting. The machine
must never be operated in a horizontal
position.
Do not pull the recoil starter rope if the
machine is not properly closed and the
blades are exposed.
Risk of injury due to rotating blades!
Exercise care when starting the machine
and observe the instructions contained in
the section entitled "Operating the
machine" ( 10.). Starting the machine in
accordance with these instructions
reduces the risk of injury.
Risk of injury!
If the starter rope recoils at speed, the
hand and arm will be pulled towards the
engine faster than the starter rope can be
released. This kickback can result in
broken bones, crush injuries and sprains.
Do not stand in front of the discharge
opening when starting the engine or
switching on the motor. There must be no
shredding material in the garden shredder
when it is started or switched on.
Shredding material may be ejected and
lead to injuries.
The machine must not be tilted during
start-up.
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