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English / USA
SR 340, SR 420
!Warning!
Do not attempt any maintenance or 
repair work not described in your 
instruction manual. Have such work 
performed by your STIHL servicing 
dealer only. 
!Warning!
Use the specified spark plug and make 
sure it and the ignition lead are always 
clean and in good condition. Always 
press spark plug boot snugly onto spark 
plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If 
terminal has detachable SAE adapter 
nut, it must be securely attached.) A 
loose connection between spark plug 
terminal and the ignition wire connector 
in the boot may create arcing that could 
ignite combustible fumes and cause a 
fire. 
!Warning!
Never test the ignition system with the 
spark plug boot removed from the spark 
plug or with a removed spark plug, since 
uncontained sparking may cause a fire.
!Warning!
Do not operate your power tool if the 
muffler is damaged, missing or modified. 
An improperly maintained muffler will 
increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. 
If your muffler was equipped with a 
spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk 
of fire, never operate your power tool if 
the screen is missing or damaged. 
Remember that the risk of forest fires is 
greater in hot or dry weather.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, 
except the carburetor adjustment 
screws, after each use.
For any maintenance of the emission 
control system please refer to the 
maintenance chart and to the limited 
warranty statement near the end of the 
instruction manual.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or 
locked location out of reach of children. 
Before storing for longer than a few 
days, always empty the fuel tank. See 
chapter "Storing the machine" in this 
manual.
The throttle cable is already 
connected and must not be kinked 
during assembly.
Mounting the elbow
The combination wrench and carburetor 
screwdriver are stowed on the underside 
of the machine.
: Line up the stops on the elbow and 
stub and push the elbow (1) into the 
stub (2) as far as it will go.
: Fit the nut (3) in the hexagon recess 
in the stub.
: Insert the screw in the nut from the 
other side and tighten moderately – 
the elbow must still turn. 
Assembling the Machine
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