Storage And Winter Break; Transport; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Stihl GH 370 S Gebrauchsanleitung

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.
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
● 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.
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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)
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
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.
● 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).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
petrol garden shredder (STIHL GH)
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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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Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
– Blade disc
– V-belt
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2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
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