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● 2 Press self-propulsion lever 
(reverse) (3) quickly to the stop and 
hold.
● Release release lever (4).
The drive is engaged and the drive 
shaft rotates.
● 3 Disengaging the drive:
Release self-propulsion lever 
(reverse) (3).
The machine is equipped with several 
safety devices for safe operation and for 
the prevention of improper use.
9.1 Self-propulsion lever lock
The self-propulsion levers are 
mechanically locked for safety reasons. 
This prevents inadvertent actuation.
The relevant release lever must be 
pressed before the self-propulsion lever 
can be actuated.  (Ö 8.2)
9.2 Safety devices
The tiller is equipped with safety devices, 
which prevent inadvertent contact with the 
work tools and protect against objects 
thrown up by the machine.
These include the side impact protectors, 
guard plate and correctly-installed 
handlebar.
10.1 Working area for operator 
● For safety reasons, the operator 
must stay within the working area 
(grey area 1) for the entire operating 
period (when the engine is running).
● The tiller must only be operated by one 
person. Other persons must keep out of 
the danger area. (Ö 4.)
10.2 Working position of the 
machine 
● The tiller must only be operated 
when it is standing on the ground 
(engine at the top). The tiller must be 
kept as horizontal as possible during 
the entire operating period. Avoid 
excessive tilting or tipping.
10.3 Hoe combinations
Possible combinations
MH 445, MH 445 R:
– 2 hoes:
one single-row hoe per drive shaft
– 4 hoes:
two single-row hoes per drive shaft
Possible combinations
MH 560:
– 2 hoes:
one dual-row hoe per drive shaft
Possible combinations
MH 585, MH 685:
– 2 hoes:
one dual-row hoe per drive shaft
– 4 hoes:
one dual-row hoe and one single-row 
hoe per drive shaft
10.4 Ideal body position when 
working
The ideal body position helps to 
reduce fatigue during working.
For this purpose, the machine settings 
(handlebar height adjustment, brake spur 
adjustment) should be selected so that a 
straight posture (back) can be maintained 
during the entire operating period.
Ideal body position:
– straight back
– straight legs
– lower arms bent slightly downwards
9. Safety devices
Risk of injury!
Safety devices must not be 
removed, bypassed, modified or 
damaged. If a safety device is 
found to be defective, the machine 
must not be operated. Consult a 
specialist dealer; STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers.
10. Notes on working with 
the machine
Always mount the same number of 
hoes on the left and right drive 
shafts.
The plant protection disc can be 
installed in conjunction with all the 
hoe combinations described. This 
protects the surrounding plants – 
when tilling in a narrow bed, 
for example.
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