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■ The tiller may be damaged if it is refueled with petrol that
is not suitable for the engine.
► Use fresh, good quality unleaded petrol.
► Observe the specifications in the engine instruction
manual.
4.8
Working
WARNING
■ The user may lose control of the tiller if they do not start
the engine correctly. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruction manual.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. The user may lose control of
the tiller, trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use
the tiller.
► Operate the tiller alone.
► Guide the hoes close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the tiller.
► If working on stony or hard ground: do not work at full
throttle.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If working on a slope: work across the slope.
► Do not work on slopes with an inclination greater than
15° (26.8%).
■ Exhaust gases are produced when the engine is running.
Breathing in exhaust gases may result in poisoning.
► Do not breathe in exhaust gases.
► Use the tiller in a well ventilated place.
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► If nausea, headaches, vision problems, hearing
problems or dizziness occur: stop working and consult
a doctor.
■ If the user is wearing hearing protection and the engine is
running, their perception and assessment of noise may be
limited.
► Work calmly and carefully.
■ The turning hoes may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch turning hoes.
■ The tiller may be damaged if the hoes are blocked by an
object and throttle is applied.
► Stop the engine. Only then remove the object.
■ Coming into contact with the rotating PTO may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Stop the engine before removing or
attaching the cover.
► Do not touch a rotating PTO.
■ If the tiller changes or starts to behave differently when
working, it may not be in safe condition. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
■ The tiller may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
■ The hoes continue to turn for a short time when the clutch
lever is released. This may result in serious injury to
people.
► Wait until the hoes are no longer turning.
4 Safety Precautions
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