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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 
0458 282 0121 A. M1,5. L7. Rei. Printed in Germany 
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual  .............. 2
Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques  ......................... 3
Approved Combinations of 
Cutting Tool, Deflector, 
Handle and Harness ......................... 9
Mounting the Drive Tube  ................ 10
Mounting the Loop Handle  ............. 10
Mounting the Deflector  ...................  11
Mounting Cutting Tools ...................  11
Connecting to Power Supply  .......... 13
Fitting the Harness  .........................  14
Switching On  ..................................  15
Switching Off  ..................................  15
Storing the Machine ........................  15
Replacing the Nylon Line  ............... 16
Maintenance Chart  ......................... 20
Main Parts and Controls .................  21
Specifications ................................. 22
Special Accessories  .......................  23
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 23
Certificate of  Conformity ................ 24
Disposal ..........................................  24
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality 
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using 
modern production techniques and 
comprehensive quality assurance.  
Every effort has been made to ensure 
your satisfaction and troublefree use 
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our 
sales company if you have any 
queries concerning your machine.
 
            Hans Peter Stihl