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2.1 General
This instruction manual constitutes 
original manufacturer’s instructions in 
the sense of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
STIHL is continually striving to further 
develop its range of products; we therefore 
reserve the right to make alterations to the 
form, technical specifications and 
equipment level of our standard 
equipment.
For this reason, the information and 
illustrations in this manual are subject to 
alterations.
This instruction manual may describe 
models that are not available in all 
countries.
This instruction manual is protected by 
copyright. All rights reserved, especially 
the right of reproduction, translation and 
processing using electronic systems.
2.2 Instructions for reading the 
instruction manual
Illustrations and texts describe specific 
operating steps.
All symbols which are affixed to the 
machine are explained in this instruction 
manual.
Viewing direction:
Viewing direction when "left" and "right" 
are used in the instruction manual:
the user is standing behind the machine 
and is looking forwards in the direction of 
travel.
Section reference:
References to relevant sections and 
subsections for further descriptions are 
made using arrows. The following example 
shows a reference to a section: (Ö 4.)
Designation of text passages:
The instructions described can be 
identified as in the following examples.
Operating steps which require intervention 
on the part of the user:
● Release bolt (1) using a screwdriver, 
operate lever (2)...
General lists:
– Use of the product for sporting or 
competitive events
Texts with added significance:
Text passages with added significance are 
identified using the symbols described 
below in order to especially emphasise 
them in the instruction manual:
Texts relating to illustrations:
Some Illustrations which are necessary for 
use of the machine can be found at the 
front of this instruction manual.
The camera symbol serves to link 
the figures on the illustration pages 
with the corresponding text 
passages in the instruction manual.
Illustrations with text passages:
Operating steps relating directly to the 
illustration can be found immediately after 
the illustration, with a corresponding 
reference to the item numbers.
Example:
Transport 32
Transporting the tiller 32
Environmental protection 33
Disposal 33
Minimising wear and preventing 
damage 33
Standard spare parts 34
EU - Declaration of conformity 34
Petrol tiller (STIHL MH) 34
Technical specifications 35
REACH 35
Troubleshooting 35
Service schedule 37
Handover confirmation 37
Service confirmation 37
2. Notes on the instruction 
manual
Danger
Risk of accident and severe injury 
to persons. A certain type of 
behaviour is necessary or must be 
avoided.
Warning
Risk of injury to persons. A certain 
type of behaviour prevents possible 
or probable injuries.
Caution
Minor injuries or material damage 
can be prevented by a certain type 
of behaviour.
Note
Information for better use of the 
machine and in order to avoid 
possible operating errors.
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