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4.1 General
These safety regulations must 
be observed when working with 
the machine.
Read the entire instruction 
manual before using the 
machine for the first time. Keep 
the instruction manual in a safe 
place for future reference.
These safety precautions are essential for 
your safety, however the list is not 
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a 
reasonable and responsible manner and 
be aware that the user is responsible for 
accidents involving third parties or their 
property.
Make sure that you are familiar with the 
controls and use of the machine.
The machine must only be used by 
persons who have read the instruction 
manual and are familiar with operation of 
the machine. The user should seek expert 
and practical instruction prior to initial 
operation. The user must receive 
instruction on safe use of the machine 
from the vendor or another expert.
During this instruction, the user should be 
made aware that the utmost care and 
concentration are required for working with 
the machine.
Residual risks persist even if you operate 
this machine according to the instructions.
Only give or lend the machine, including 
any accessories, to persons who are 
familiar with this model and how to operate 
it. The instruction manual forms part of the 
machine and must always be provided to 
persons borrowing it.
Make sure that the user is physically, 
sensorily and mentally capable of 
operating the machine and working with it. 
If the user is physically, sensorily or 
mentally impaired, the machine must only 
be used under supervision or following 
instruction by a responsible person.
Make sure that the user is of legal age or 
being trained under supervision in a 
profession in accordance with national 
regulations.
The machine must only be operated by 
persons who are well rested and in good 
physical and mental condition. If your 
health is impaired, you should consult your 
doctor to determine whether working with 
the machine is possible. The machine 
should not be operated after the 
consumption of alcohol, drugs or 
medications which impair reactions.
The machine is intended for private use.
Caution – risk of accident!
STIHL garden shredders are suitable for 
shredding branch material and plant 
trimmings. Their use for other purposes is 
not permitted and may be dangerous or 
result in damage to the machine.
The garden shredder must not be used 
(incomplete list):
– for any other materials (e.g. glass, 
metal).
– for tasks other than those described in 
this instruction manual.
– for the preparation of foodstuffs 
(e.g. crushing ice, mashing pulp).
For safety reasons, any modification to the 
machine, except the proper installation of 
accessories approved by STIHL, is 
forbidden and results in voiding of the 
warranty cover. Information regarding 
approved accessories can be obtained 
from your STIHL specialist dealer.
In particular, any tampering with the 
machine which increases the power output 
or speed of the engine or motor is 
forbidden.
It is not permitted to transport objects, 
animals or persons, particularly children, 
on the machine.
Particular care is required during use in 
public green spaces, parks, sports fields, 
along roads and in agricultural and forestry 
businesses.
3. Machine overview
1 Upper chute
2 Lower chute
3 Closure screws
4 Basic unit
5 Ejection chute
6 On/off switch with mains connection
7 Wheels
8 Wheel carrier
9 Rating plate with machine number
4. For your safety
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Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy - 
danger of suffocation! Keep 
packaging material away from 
children.