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– for shredding or chopping tree or hedge 
cuttings.
It is not permitted to transport objects, 
animals or persons, particularly children, 
on the machine.
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.
Particular care is required during use in 
public green spaces, parks, sports fields, 
along roads and in agricultural and forestry 
businesses.
Caution! Danger to health due 
to vibrations. Excessive 
exposure to vibrations can 
result in damage to the 
cardiovascular or nervous system, 
particularly in persons with cardiovascular 
problems. Please consult a physician if 
you experience symptoms that may have 
been caused by vibrational loads.
Symptoms of this kind principally affect the 
fingers, hands or wrists and include 
(incomplete list):
– numbness,
– pain,
– muscular weakness,
– skin discolouration,
– unpleasant tingling sensation.
Hold the handlebar tightly, but not tensed, 
with both hands in the designated 
locations during operation.
Plan your working times so that more 
severe physical strains over a longer 
period are avoided.
When using the tiller, plan for work breaks 
and avoid using the machine for 
excessively long periods, as this may be 
damaging to health due to vibration.
4.2 Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Petrol must only be stored in appropriate, 
tested containers (canisters). Always 
screw on the fuel tank and canister caps 
properly and tightly. Defective caps must 
be replaced for safety reasons.
Never use beverage bottles or similar for 
disposal or storage of fuels and lubricants. 
Persons, particularly children, could be 
tempted to drink out of them.
Keep petrol away from sparks, 
naked flames, pilot lights, heat 
sources, and other ignition 
sources. Do not smoke!
Refill the tank out-of-doors and do not 
smoke during refilling.
Before refilling the tank, stop the engine 
and allow it to cool.
Refilling with petrol must be performed 
before the engine is started. When the 
engine is running or is hot, the tank cap 
must not be removed and the tank must 
not be refilled with petrol.
Do not overfill the fuel tank!
To give the fuel room to expand, 
never fill the fuel tank past the 
lower edge of the filler neck.
Observe the additional 
instructions in the engine 
instruction manual.
If petrol is spilled, the engine 
must only be started after the petrol-
contaminated area has been cleaned. All 
attempts at starting must be avoided until 
the petrol fumes have dispersed (wipe 
dry).
Any spilt fuel must be wiped up 
immediately.
Clothing must be changed if it comes into 
contact with petrol.
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 it is necessary to drain the tank, this must 
be done out of doors.
4.3 Clothing and equipment
Always wear sturdy footwear 
with high-grip soles when 
working. Never work barefoot 
or, for example, in sandals.
Also always wear sturdy gloves 
and tie up and secure long hair 
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when 
performing maintenance and 
cleaning work or when transporting the 
machine.
Wear suitable, close-fitting 
clothing when working with the 
machine, e.g. overalls, but not 
work coats. Do not wear 
scarves, ties, jewellery, clothing with 
Danger to life!
Petrol is poisonous and extremely 
inflammable.