Adjusting Rake Speed For Continuous Duty; Operation; Harvesting; After Finishing Work - Stihl SPA 65 Instruction Manual

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12.2 Adjusting Rake Speed for Continuous Duty

Operation

The speed of the rakes is infinitely variable with the trigger.
The more you depress the trigger, the faster the rakes run.
► Depress the trigger until the required rake speed is
reached and hold the trigger in that position for more than
1 second.
You can let go of the trigger. The rake speed is set and
maintained.
► If you want to change the speed:
► Pull the trigger all the away and then let it go.
► Readjust rake speed for continuous duty operation.

12.3 Harvesting

B
C
A
► Comb the lower section (A) and hanging branches on the
outside of the tree from the top downwards.
► Comb the upper section (B) from the bottom upwards.
► Comb the tree from the inside outwards, towards the tips
of the branches (C).

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13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the special harvester, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
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► If the special harvester is wet: Allow the special harvester
to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the harvester.
► Clean the rakes and tines.
► Clean the battery.

14 Transporting

14.1 Transporting the Special Harvester

► Switch off the special harvester, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Carry the special harvester with one hand on the handle
hose and the rakes behind you.
► Transporting the special harvester in a vehicle: Secure the
special harvester so that it cannot turn over or move.

14.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the special harvester and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport
of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480
(lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance
with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
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