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► Do not attempt to service or repair the har‐
vester or rakes.
► If the harvester or the rakes require servic‐
ing or repairs: Contact a STIHL authorized
dealer for assistance.
5
Preparing Special Har‐
vester for Operation
5.1
Preparing the Harvester for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
– Special harvester,
– Rakes,
4.6.2.
– Battery as described in the STIHL AR L bat‐
tery's User Manual or in the User Manual for
the "AP belt bag with connecting cable".
► Check the battery as described in the STIHL
AR L battery's User Manual or in the User
Manual for the "AP belt bag with connecting
cable".
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean the special harvester,
► Fit the tines,
6.1.1.
► Adjust length of shaft (SPA 140.0),
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR L battery or
"AP belt bag with connecting cable".
► Check the controls,
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use
the harvester; contact a STIHL authorized
dealer for assistance.
6
Assembling the Special
Harvester
6.1
Fitting and Removing the Tines
6.1.1
Fitting the Tines
► Switch off the harvester and pull the connect‐
ing cable plug out of the socket.
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4.6.1.
15.
11.1.
10.1.
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► Screw the tine (1) into the rake (2) and tighten
it down by hand.
► Position the key (3) on the tine (1) and tighten
it down by hand.
The tine is flush with the rake.
6.1.2
Removing the Tines
► Switch off the harvester and pull the connect‐
ing cable plug out of the socket.
► Use the key to loosen the tine.
► Unscrew the tines by hand.
7
Adjusting Special Har‐
vester for User
7.1
Using with STIHL AR L Battery
7.1.1
Adjusting Carrying System to Suit
User's Height
The carrying system can be set to positions S, M
or L to suit the user's height.
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► Depress the locking tab (1) and push it in
direction of arrow.
► Remove the slide (2).
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► Line up mark (3) with mark (4).
► Fit the slide (2).
► Pull the slide (2) up (in opposite direction to
arrow).
The slide (2) engages with a click.
► Set slide (2) to same position on left and right
shoulder straps.
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