Folding Out The Branch Guide; Folding In The Branch Guide; Tool Box Shredding; Cleaning The Machine - Stihl GH 460 Manual De Instrucciones

11.3 Folding out the branch
guide
Risk of injury:
For safety reasons, only fold the
branch guide (2) in and out when
the machine is switched off.
● Press branch guide lock (1) upwards
and hold.
● With your other hand, move the branch
guide (2) slowly to the rear (away from
the machine).
● Release the branch guide lock (1) again
and fold out the branch guide (2) as far
as possible.

11.4 Folding in the branch guide

Risk of injury:
For safety reasons, only fold the
branch guide (1) in and out when
the machine is switched off.
Danger of pinching:
When closing the branch guide,
make sure that your fingers are not
pinched between the branch guide
and the feed chute.
● Slowly fold in the branch guide (1) as
far as possible (press against the
machine) until it latches into the branch
guide lock (2).
11.5 Tool box
To open the tool box:
● Press the tab (1) downwards and
hold.
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● Fold down the tool box lid (2).
Closing the tool box:
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● Push the tool box lid (2) until the tab
latches into place.
11.6 Shredding
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Put on thick gloves, safety glasses and
hearing protection.
● Check the oil level, fuel and tyre
pressure. ( 7.8), ( 12.12)
● For hard material (e.g. tree- and hedge
cuttings) fold out the branch guide.
( 11.3)
● Start the garden shredder. ( 11.1)
● Wait until the garden shredder has
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reached its maximum speed (idling
speed).
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
( 9.7)
● Switch off the garden shredder.
( 11.2)
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12. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" ( 4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" ( 4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Detach the spark plug
socket before performing
any maintenance or
cleaning operations.

12.1 Cleaning the machine

If the blade discs are covered with
shredding material, use a brush or
something similar to remove this
shredding material.
Do not wipe the housing with your
hand. Risk of injury from the
blades.
Cleaning position of the garden
shredder:
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. ( 12.2)
The machine (engine) may be damaged if
the garden shredder is not positioned as
described.
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