Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents
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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSLSKHU EN
0478 201 9915 C - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
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1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 26
General 26
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 26
Country-specific versions 26
Machine overview 27
For your safety 27
General 27
Warning – dangers caused by
electrical current 28
Clothing and equipment 28
Transporting the machine 28
Before operation 29
Working with your machine 29
Maintenance and repairs 31
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 31
Disposal 32
Description of symbols 32
Standard equipment 32
Preparing the machine for
operation 32
Attaching wheel axle and wheels 33
Installing the ejection chute
extension and chassis 33
Installing the discharge flap 33
Opening and closing the discharge
flap 33
Tool box 33
Notes on working with the
machine 33
What material can be processed? 33
What material cannot be
processed? 33
Maximum branch diameter 33
Working area for operator 34
Correct machine load 34
Overload protection 34
If the cutting unit of the garden
shredder is blocked 34
Feeding the garden shredder 34
Safety devices 34
Motor restart inhibitor 34
Safety interlock 34
Motor run-down brake 34
Protective covers 34
Operating the machine 34
Electrical connection of garden
shredders 35
Connecting the power cable 35
Switching on the garden shredder 35
Switching off the garden shredder 35
Shredding 35
Maintenance 35
Cleaning the machine 35
Removing the feed chute 36
Installing the feed chute 36
Locking the blade disc 36
Blade maintenance 36
Electric motor and wheels 37
Storage and winter break 37
Transport 37
Lifting or carrying the garden
shredder 37
Pulling or pushing the garden
shredder 37
Transporting the garden shredder
on a load floor 37
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 37
Standard spare parts 38
Environmental protection 38