Correct Machine Load; Safety Devices; Motorstop; Protective Covers - Stihl GH 370 S Gebrauchsanleitung

● Before feeding the garden shredder,
note the working area. (
● Observe the maximum branch
diameter. ( 8.4)
● Insert the branch material at a slight
angle and guide it along the left-hand
chute wall to the blade unit.
The hard material is automatically
drawn in by the machine. You should
support and guide longer branches with
your hand when shredding.

8.6 Correct machine load

The load on the motor or engine of the
garden shredder must never cause the
speed to drop significantly. Always feed
the garden shredder continuously and
steadily. If the speed drops when working
with the garden shredder, stop feeding the
machine in order to relieve the load on the
motor or engine.
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9. Safety devices

9.1 Motorstop

The engine/shredding tool can only be
operated when the feed chute has been
properly closed.
When loosening the engine-side closure
screw during operation, the ignition
contact is interrupted and the
engine/shredding tool come to a standstill
after a few seconds.
8.1)

9.2 Protective covers

The garden shredder is equipped with
protective covers in the feeding and
ejection areas. These include the
complete feed chute with the upper chute
and splash guard, the ejection chute
extension and the discharge flap.
The protective covers ensure that a safe
distance is maintained from the shredding
blades.

10. Operating the machine

Risk of injury!
Carefully read and observe the "For
your safety" section before
operating the machine. (

10.1 Starting the engine

● Pull recoil starter rope (2) slowly to the
point of compression resistance and
then pull vigorously to arm's length.
Slowly release the cable so that it can
gradually be rolled up by the starter.
Repeat the starting procedure until the
engine starts.

10.2 Stopping the engine

time.
10.3 Shredding
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Wear protective gloves, safety glasses
and hearing protection.
● Open the discharge flap. (
4.)
● Start the garden shredder. (
● Wait until the engine has reached its
maximum speed (idling speed).
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
( 8.5)
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●Check the oil and
fuel levels. ( 7.9)
●Set switch (1) to the I
position.
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●Set switch (1) to
the O position.
The engine/shredding tool
come to a standstill
following a brief run-down
7.4)
10.1)
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