User Manual

EN
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0478 201 8315 B - 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.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 4
General 4
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 4
Machine overview 5
For your safety 5
General 5
Warning – dangers caused by
electrical current 6
Clothing and equipment 6
Transporting the machine 7
Before operation 7
Working with your machine 8
Maintenance and repairs 9
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 10
Disposal 10
Description of symbols 10
Standard equipment 11
Preparing the machine for
operation 12
Attaching the wheel axle and
wheels 12
Installing the ejection chute
extension and chassis 12
Installing the discharge flap 13
Opening and closing the discharge
flap 13
Tool box 13
Mounting the cable clip 14
Notes on working with the
machine 14
What material can be processed? 14
What material cannot be
processed? 14
Maximum branch diameter 14
Working area for operator 14
Correct machine load 14
Overload protection 14
If the cutting unit of the garden
shredder is blocked 15
Feeding the garden shredder 15
Safety devices 15
Motor restart inhibitor 15
Safety interlock 15
Motor run-down brake 15
Protective covers 15
Operating the machine 15
Electrical connection of garden
shredders 15
Switching on the garden shredder 16
Switching off the garden shredder 16
Shredding 16
Maintenance 16
Cleaning the machine 17
Removing the feed chute 17
Installing the feed chute 17
Locking the blade disc 17
Blade maintenance 18
Electric motor and wheels 19
Storage and winter break 19
Transport 19
Winding up the cable 19
Lifting or carrying the garden
shredder 20
Pulling or pushing the garden
shredder 20
Transporting the garden shredder
on a load floor 20
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 20
Standard spare parts 21