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result in the user stumbling, falling and becom‐
ing seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► Ensure that you keep your feet and legs far
enough away from the tiller and the hoe
transport adapter.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor:
do not use the hoe transport adapter.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
■ If the hoe transport adapter 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, stop the engine and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
4.7
Transporting
WARNING
■ The tiller with the hoe transport adapter
attached may tip over or move during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Secure the tiller 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 hoe transport adapter.
There is a risk of serious injury to children.
► Keep the hoe transport adapter 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 hoe transport adapter. If the hoe transport
adapter 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 hoe transport adapter as descri‐
bed in this instruction manual.
■ If the hoe transport adapter is not maintained
or repaired correctly, components may no lon‐
ger operate correctly and safety devices may
be disabled. This may result in serious or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the hoe transport
adapter yourself.
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5 Preparing the Hoe Transport Adapter for Operation
► If the hoe transport adapter needs to be
maintained or repaired: consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
5
Preparing the Hoe Trans‐
port Adapter for Operation
5.1
Preparing the Hoe Transport
Adapter for Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Hoe transport adapter,
► Clean the hoe transport adapter,
► Attach the hoe transport adapter,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the hoe transport adapter and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
6
Attaching and Removing
the Hoe Transport Adapter
6.1
Attaching the Hoe Transport
Adapter
WARNING
■ The tiller may tip over or move when attaching
the hoe transport adapter. This may result in
injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Hold hoe transport adapter (1) against the
mount (2) so the bores align.
► Fit spring washers (3) and washers (4) on
screws (5).
► Screw in screws (5) into mount (2).
The hoe transport adapter (1) is firmly
attached to the tiller.
4.5.1.
10.1.
6.1.
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