Operating The Machine; Preparatory Measures; Height Adjustment Of The Upper Handlebar; Lateral Adjustment Of The Handlebar - Stihl MH 445 Instruction Manual

11. Operating the machine

11.1 Preparatory measures

Risk of injury!
Please observe the safety
instructions in the "For your safety"
section ( 4.) and familiarise
yourself with the controls of the
tiller. ( 8.)
● Check engine oil level and refill tank.
( 7.15)
11.2 Height adjustment of the
upper handlebar
The height of the upper handlebar
can be adjusted.
● Fold out the transport chassis. (
● Firmly grasp upper handlebar (1) at
handle (2) with one hand and hold.
● With the other hand, pull tension
lever (3) towards the rear and hold.
● Set upper handlebar (1) to the required
position.
● Press tension lever (3) forwards and
ensure that the upper handlebar is fully
engaged and fastened.
● Fold in the transport chassis if
necessary. ( 11.4)
11.3 Lateral adjustment of the
handlebar
The handlebar can be adjusted
laterally to three positions.
● Fold out the transport chassis. (
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● Hold the upper handlebar at a handle
with one hand.
● Pull tension lever (1) upwards with the
hand.
● Move the handlebar into the required
position. Ensure that retaining lug (2) is
located above one of the three
holes (3).
● Press tension lever (1) forwards with
the hand and clamp the handlebar.
● Check the handlebar for secure
seating.
● Fold in the transport chassis if
necessary. (
11.4 Folding the transport
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chassis in and out
With the aid of the transport chassis,
the tiller can be transported by pushing or
11.4)
pulling.
Risk of injury!
If the transport chassis is in the
working position (folded upwards)
and the release lever is pushed, the
transport chassis can automatically
drop into the transport position.
Folding out the transport chassis –
transport position:
● Raise transport chassis (1) slightly with
one hand and hold.
● Press release lever (2).
● Fold transport chassis (1) downwards
to the stop and release the pressure on
release lever (2). The transport chassis
engages and is locked in place.
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11.4)
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Folding in the transport chassis –
working position:
● Hold transport chassis (1) with the hand
and relieve the weight by lifting slightly.
● Press release lever (2) and fold the
transport chassis upwards.
● Release the pressure on release
lever (2) and fold the transport chassis
upwards to the stop. The transport
chassis engages and is locked in place
in the working position.

11.5 Adjusting the brake spur

The brake spur is used to regulate
the resistance and consequently the
speed of propulsion during tilling. The
brake spur can be adjusted in three stages
for better control.
Adjusting the brake spur:
● Fold out the transport chassis into the
transport position. ( 11.4)
Ensure that the machine is standing
stably and securely.
● Press release pin (1) and hold.
● Move brake spur (2) to the desired
position.
● Release the pressure on release pin (1)
and ensure that the brake spur
engages.

11.6 Starting the engine

● Set the throttle lever to the start
position. ( 8.1)
● Grasp the handle of recoil starter
rope (1) firmly with one hand and hold.
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