Preparing The Ridger For Operation; Assembling The Ridger - Stihl AHK 800.0 Instruction Manual

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► Watch out for obstacles.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
■ If the ridger changes or starts to behave differ‐
ently when working, it may not be in safe con‐
dition. This may result in serious injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
► Stop working, stop the engine and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
4.7 Transporting
WARNING
■ The ridger may tip over or move during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove the ridger.
► Secure the ridger with lashing straps, belts
or a net so it cannot tip over and move.
4.8 Storing
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the ridger. There is a risk of
serious injury to children.
► Remove the ridger.
► Keep the ridger out of reach of children.
4.9 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ Abrasive cleaning agents and using sharp
objects for cleaning may result in damage to
the ridger. If the ridger is not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer operate correctly
and safety devices may be disabled. This may
result in serious injury to people.
► Clean the ridger as described in this
instruction manual.
■ If the ridger is not maintained or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer operate cor‐
rectly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
► Do not maintain or repair the ridger your‐
self.
► If the ridger needs to be maintained or
repaired: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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5 Preparing the Ridger for Operation

5 Preparing the Ridger for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Ridger for Oper‐
ation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Ridger, 4.5.1.
► Clean the ridger,
► Assemble the ridger,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the ridger and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
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Assembling the Ridger

6.1 Assembling the Ridger
► Unscrew nut (1) and remove bolt (2).
► Insert bracket (3) into the guide of ridger (4) so
bores (5) align.
► Insert bolt (2).
► Screw on nut (1) and tighten firmly.
► Tighten screws (6).
Bracket (3) is secured.
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