Stihl MH 600.1 - Tiller Safe Condition; Rotor Blades Safe Condition; Fuel and Refueling

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this tiller.
► Attach hoes and running wheels as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this instruction
manual or in the instruction manual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the tiller.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.2 Rotor Blades
The blades are in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The blades are not damaged.
– The blades are not deformed.
– The blades are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ The user can lose control of the cultivator if it is not in a
safe condition. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work with undamaged rotor blades.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.7 Fuel and Refueling
WARNING
￭ The fuel used for this tiller is petrol. Petrol is extremely
inflammable. If petrol comes into contact with an open
flame or hot objects, it may cause fires or explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
► Protect petrol from heat and fire.
► Do not spill petrol.
► If petrol is spilled: wipe up the petrol with a cloth and
wait until all parts of the tiller are dry before attempting
to start the engine.
► Do not smoke.
► Do not refuel in the vicinity of flames.
► Before refilling the tank, stop the engine and allow it to
cool.
► If the tank needs to be emptied: do this out of doors.
► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the refueling
site.
► Never store the tiller with petrol in the tank inside a
building.
￭ Breathing in petrol fumes may result in poisoning.
► Do not breathe in petrol fumes.
► Refuel in a well ventilated place.
￭ The tiller warms up while working. The petrol expands and
overpressure may occur in the fuel tank. Petrol may gush
out if the fuel tank cap is opened. The gushing petrol may
ignite. This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Allow the tiller to cool down before opening the fuel tank
cap.
￭ Clothing that comes into contact with petrol is highly
inflammable. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
► If clothing comes into contact with petrol: change
clothing.
￭ Petrol poses a risk to the environment.
► Do not spill fuel.
► Dispose of petrol in accordance with regulations and in
an environmentally acceptable way.
￭ If petrol comes in contact with the skin or eyes, this may
cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with petrol.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.