Stihl MH 710 - English; Table of Contents

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 4
General 4
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 4
Machine overview 6
For your safety 7
General 7
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 8
Clothing and equipment 8
Transporting the machine 9
Before operation 9
Working with your machine 10
Maintenance and repairs 11
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 12
Disposal 13
Description of symbols 13
Standard equipment 15
Preparing the machine for
operation 16
Installation instructions 16
Installing the right hoe 16
Installing the left hoe 17
Installing the running wheels 18
Installing the transport wheel 18
Installing the brake spur 18
Installing the lower handlebar 19
Installing the upper handlebar 20
Installing the carrying handle 21
Installing the guard plate holders 21
Installing the guard plate 22
Installing the covers 22
Connecting the cable 22
Attaching cables 23
Fastening the cables to the
handlebar 23
Gearbox oil 23
Fuel and engine oil 23
Oil bath air filter 24
Installing the running wheels 24
Controls 25
On/Off switch 25
Throttle lever 25
Drive control lever 25
Self-propulsion lever 26
Reverse drive lever 26
Lateral adjustment of the
handlebar 27
Headlamp 27
PTO drive 28
PTO drive 28
Safety devices 29
Self-propulsion lever lock 29
Locking of the reverse drive lever 29
Locking of the lateral adjustment
lever 29
Safety devices 29
Notes on working with the
machine 30
Working area for operator 30
Working position of the machine 30
Ideal body position when working 30
Operating the machine 30
Preparatory measures 30
Height adjustment of the upper
handlebar 31
Lateral adjustment of the
handlebar 31
Transport wheel 31
Adjusting the brake spur 32
Starting the engine 32