ENNO
27
SVFIDASLSKTRHUSRHRBGUKETMK
0478 403 9806 B - EN
4.8 Storage for prolonged periods 
without operation
Allow the engine to cool before storing the 
machine in an enclosed space.
Store the machine with empty fuel tank 
and the fuel reserve in a lockable and well-
ventilated room.
Ensure that the machine is protected from 
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
Never store the machine with petrol in the 
tank inside a building. The resulting petrol 
fumes could come into contact with naked 
flames or sparks and could be ignited.
If the tank has to be emptied (e.g. 
immobilisation before the winter break), 
the fuel tank must be emptied out of doors 
only (empty the tank by running the 
engine, for example).
Thoroughly clean the machine before 
storage (e.g. winter break).
Only store the machine with the spark plug 
socket disconnected.
Store the machine in good operational 
condition.
Allow the machine to cool down 
completely before covering it.
4.9 Disposal
Waste products such as used engine oil or 
fuel, used lubricants, filters, batteries and 
similar wearing parts can be harmful to 
people, animals and the environment, and 
must consequently be disposed of 
properly.
Consult your recycling centre or your 
specialist dealer for information on the 
proper disposal of waste products. STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
Ensure that old machines are properly 
disposed of. Read the information in the 
"Environmental protection" section. 
(Ö 14.)
5. Description of symbols
Attention!
Read the instruction man-
ual and follow the safety 
instructions before initial 
use.
Attention!
Beware of objects being 
thrown up - keep a safe dis-
tance and keep other people 
away.
Risk of injury!
Rotating tools: keep your 
hands and feet away from 
rotating tools. Only operate 
with protective covers.
Attention!
Detach the spark plug 
socket before performing 
any maintenance and clean-
ing operations.
MH 445:
For safety reasons, the 
release lever must be 
pressed before actuation of 
the self-propulsion lever. 
This prevents inadvertent 
actuation of the self-propul-
sion lever.
MH 445 R, MH 560, 
MH 585, MH 685:
For safety reasons, the rele-
vant release lever must be 
pressed before actuation of 
the self-propulsion lever. 
This prevents inadvertent 
actuation of a self-propul-
sion lever. The black self-
propulsion lever is for the 
forward gear and the red 
self-propulsion lever is for 
the reverse gear.