Stihl MH 685.0 - Safety Devices; Self-Propulsion Lever Lock; Notes on Working with the Machine; Working Area for Operator

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Actuating self-propulsion lever
(forwards):
● 1 Press and hold release
lever (2) to the stop against self-
propulsion lever (forwards) (1).
● 2 Press self-propulsion lever
(forwards) (1) quickly to the stop and
hold.
● Release release lever (2).
The drive is engaged and the drive
shaft rotates.
● 3 Disengaging the drive:
Release self-propulsion lever
(forwards) (1).
Actuating self-propulsion lever
(reverse) (MH 445 R, MH 560,
MH 585, MH 685):
● 1 Press and hold release lever (4) to
the stop against self-propulsion lever
(reverse) (3).
● 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
Avoid damage to the machine!
Actuation of the self-propulsion
lever should be performed quickly
and promptly. Do not dwell in the
half-pressed position – prevent
excessive wear to the V-belt.
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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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