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● Secure the tiller on the load floor using 
ropes or straps to prevent it from 
slipping.
Lashing points:
Transport chassis axle (3) and hoe 
axle (4).
The machine, its packaging and 
accessories are all produced 
from recyclable materials and 
must be disposed of 
accordingly.
By disposing of materials separately and in 
an environmentally-friendly manner, 
valuable resources can be re-used. For 
this reason, the machine should be 
disposed of for recycling at the end of its 
useful life.
14.1 Disposal
Waste products such as used oil (engine 
oil, gearbox oil) and fuel must always be 
disposed of properly.
Render the engine unusable prior to 
disposal. In particular, remove the ignition 
lead, empty the fuel tank and drain the 
engine oil.
Risk of injury from the hoes!
Always store an old tiller in a safe place 
prior to scrapping. Make sure that the 
machine and the hoes are kept out of the 
reach of children.
Important information on maintenance 
and care of the product group
petrol tillers (STIHL MH)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or 
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the 
operating instructions, in particular with 
regard to safety, operation and 
maintenance, or which arise through the 
use of unauthorised attachment or spare 
parts.
Please always observe the following 
important information for the prevention of 
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL 
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are 
subject to normal wear even when used 
properly and must be replaced in due time 
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– V-belt
–Hoe
– Brake spur
2. Compliance with the information in 
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used, 
maintained and stored with the care 
described in this instruction manual. Any 
damage caused by non-compliance with 
the safety, operating and maintenance 
instructions is the sole responsibility of the 
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of fuel and lubricants not approved 
by STIHL (lubricants, petrol and engine 
oil, see engine instruction manual).
– Product modifications not approved by 
STIHL.
– The use of attaching parts, attachments 
or cutting tools not approved by STIHL.
– Use of the product for sporting or 
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use 
of the product with defective 
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section 
"Maintenance" must be performed 
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be 
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer 
must be commissioned to perform them.
STIHL recommends that you have 
maintenance operations and repairs 
performed exclusively by a STIHL 
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend 
training courses and are provided with 
technical information.
If these operations are neglected, faults 
may arise which are the responsibility of 
the user.
These include:
– Corrosive and other resultant damage 
caused by incorrect storage.
– Damage to the machine through the 
use of inferior-quality spare parts.
14. Environmental protection
15. Minimising wear and 
preventing damage