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Open the fuel tank cap slowly and 
carefully. Wait for pressure compensation 
and only then remove the tank cap 
completely. 
Use a suitable funnel or filling pipe for 
refilling the tank, so that no fuel can spill 
onto the engine and housing or the lawn.
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.
Following each refilling of the tank, the fuel 
tank cap must be properly screwed on and 
tightened. The machine must not be 
operated without the original tank cap.
For safety reasons, the fuel line, fuel tank, 
tank cap and connections must be 
checked regularly for damage, ageing 
(brittleness), firm seating and leaks. 
Replace if necessary (consult a specialist 
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers).
If it is necessary to drain the tank, this must 
be done out of doors.
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.
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.
Do not leave the machine and the fuel tank 
close to heating systems, radiant heaters, 
welding equipment and other sources of 
heat. Explosive hazard!
4.5 Clothing and equipment
Always wear sturdy footwear 
with high-grip soles when 
working. Never work barefoot 
or, for example, in sandals.
Always wear long trousers and tight-fitting 
clothing when operating the machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may 
become caught on moving parts (control 
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or 
scarves.
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 safety glasses 
when sharpening the mowing 
blade.
Noise is produced when 
working. Noise can damage the 
hearing.
Wear hearing protection.
4.6 Before operation
Make sure that only persons who are 
familiar with the instruction manual are 
permitted to use the machine.
Check the fuel system (particularly visible 
parts such as e.g. tank, tank cap, hose 
connections) before operating the 
machine. In the event of any leaks or 
damage, do not start the engine – fire 
hazard!
Have the machine repaired by a specialist 
dealer prior to operation.
Observe the local regulations regarding 
permitted operating times for gardening 
power tools with combustion engines or 
electric motors.
Carefully inspect the complete area on 
which the machine is to be used and 
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones 
and other foreign objects which could be 
thrown up by the machine. Obstacles (e.g. 
tree stumps, roots) can be easily 
overlooked in long grass.
For this reason, mark all foreign objects 
(obstacles) which are hidden in the lawn 
and cannot be removed before 
commencing work with the machine.
All faulty, worn or damaged parts must be 
replaced before using the machine. 
Replace any illegible or damaged danger 
signs and warnings on the machine. Your 
STIHL specialist has a supply of 
replacement stickers and all the other 
spare parts.
Never use the machine with damaged 
safety devices or with safety devices 
removed.
The braking function must be checked 
before each use. (Ö 13.5)
Before each use, check whether: