Operating The Machine; Preparatory Measures; Height Adjustment Of The Upper Handlebar; Lateral Adjustment Of The - Stihl MH 700 Manual De Instrucciones

For this purpose, the machine settings
(handlebar height adjustment, brake spur
adjustment) should be selected so that a
straight posture (back) can be maintained
during the entire operating period.
Ideal body position:
– Straight back
– Straight legs
– Lower arms bent slightly downwards

12. Operating the machine

12.1 Preparatory measures

Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the "For your safety" section (
and familiarise yourself with the
tiller controls. ( 8.)
● Check the oil levels and fill the tank.
( 7.16), ( 7.17), ( 7.18)
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12.2 Height adjustment of the upper
handlebar
The height of the upper handlebar can be
adjusted to five different settings.
Danger of crushing!
There is a danger of pinching when
actuating the release lever (height
adjustment).
Pay attention to moving parts!
● Firmly grasp upper handlebar (1) at
handle (2) with one hand and hold.
● With the other hand, push release lever
(height adjustment) (3) downwards and
hold.
● Set upper handlebar (1) to the required
position.
● Allow release lever (height
4.)
adjustment) (3) to engage fully upwards
and ensure that the upper handlebar is
fastened.

12.3 Lateral adjustment of the

handlebar
● The handlebar (1) can be adjusted
laterally to three different positions.
( 8.6)

12.4 Transport wheel

With the aid of the transport wheel in the
transport position, the tiller can be
transported by pushing or pulling (lifting
slightly).
Risk of injury!
If the transport wheel is in the
working position (folded upwards)
and the pin and spring clip are not
fitted, the transport wheel may fall.
Danger of crushing!
Danger of pinching when changing
the position of the transport wheel.
Pay attention to moving parts!
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