Engine Running Behavior......17 Engineering improvements Storing the Machine........17 Inspection and Maintenance by User..17 STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer...19 of its products. For this reason we may modify Maintenance and Care......19 the design, engineering and appearance of our Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage...20...
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Anyone who has consumed alcohol or drugs or medicines affecting their ability to react must not STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ operate a power tool. sonal protective equipment. Use your power tool only for harvesting fruit...
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English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Refueling – Do not make any changes to the controls or the safety devices Gasoline is an extremely flammable – Keep the handles dry and clean, free from oil fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do not spill any fuel –...
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. When working at heights: – Always use a lift bucket – Never work on a ladder – Never work in a tree – Never work in unsteady locations –...
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No general recommendation can be given for the Use only a spark plug of the type approved by length of usage because it depends on several STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – factors. see "Specifications". The period of usage is prolonged by: Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...
3 Using the Unit English Using the Unit NOTICE The forkhead (2) performs rapid reciprocating movements during operation. Take care not to damage branches with the forkhead. Do not force branches between the rakes (3). Working Technique Use the following working technique to obtain best results and good performance from the har‐...
English 4 Assembling the Unit Assembling the Unit ► While combing the branches, turn the rakes to and fro around the shaft's axis (C) if neces‐ Mounting the Gearbox sary. ► Have the whole tree even if there is very little fruit left on it.
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4 Assembling the Unit English Fitting the Tines The plug may come out of the drive tube when you pull off the cap. Push it back into the drive tube as far as stop. ► Apply a mark (with pencil or colored pen) at distance A (40 mm) from the end of the drive tube.
25% (E25). 5.2.2 Engine Oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- EGD.
(2) is about a hand’s width below your Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do right hip. not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill up with fuel. 0458-422-0121-D...
English 8 Backpack Carrying System Attaching unit to harness The backpack carrying system distributes the load evenly over the shoulders, back and hips. ► Put the backpack carrying system (1) on your back and adjust it as described in the instruc‐ tion sheet provided.
9 Starting / Stopping the Engine English Starting / Stopping the – The preset limit can be temporarily overridden by squeezing the throttle trigger firmly. Engine Starting the Engine Controls ► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (5) at least five times –...
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English 9 Starting / Stopping the Engine ► Place the powerhead on the ground: It must NOTICE rest securely on the engine support. Rest the gearbox on a raised support (high mound) or Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube since it position the drive tube in the fork of a branch.
10 Operating Instructions English If the engine does not start ► Check that all settings are correct. ► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if necessary. ► Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐ nected.
► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly engine power eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". 13.1 Removing the spark plug ►...
► Shut down the engine. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. 15 Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer...
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English 16 Inspection and Maintenance by User 16.1.2 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 16 mm ► Depress the throttle trigger lockout (1) and the throttle trigger (2) as far as stop and hold them in that position. Apply only sufficient pressure to hold the levers against their stops.
17.1 Maintenance work STIHL recommends that all maintenance and repairs be carried out by STIHL dealers. 17.2 Fuel pickup body in tank 18 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
Safety labels Replace Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" 19 Minimize Wear and Avoid The power tool must be operated, maintained...
Sound pressure level L to ISO 11201 technical information. 90 dB(A) When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ ment parts which have been approved by STIHL 21.8.2 Sound power level L to ISO 3744 for this power tool or are technically identical.
Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann Head of Product Data, Regulations and Licens‐ STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ bage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐ ronment-friendly recycling.