► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2
Rotor Blades
The blades are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–
The blades are not damaged.
–
The blades are not deformed.
–
The blades are properly mounted.
WARNING
■ The user can lose control of the cultivator if it
is not in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Work with undamaged rotor blades.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
4.7
Fuel Mixture and Refueling
WARNING
■ This cultivator requires a fuel mixture of gaso‐
line and two-stroke engine oil. Fuel mixture
and gasoline are extremely flammable. If fuel
mixture or gasoline make contact with open
fire or hot objects, they can cause a fire or
explosions. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Protect fuel mixture and gasoline from heat
and fire.
► Do not spill fuel mixture and gasoline.
► If fuel has been spilled: Wipe up fuel with a
cloth and do not attempt to start engine until
all parts of the cultivator are dry.
► Do not smoke.
► Never refuel near a fire.
► Shut off the engine and allow it to cool
down before refueling.
► Start the engine at least 3 meters from the
fueling spot, outdoors only.
■ Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can
have toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline
fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated location.
■ The cultivator becomes hot during operation.
The fuel expands and excess pressure can
build up in the tank. Fuel can escape as a
spray when the fuel tank cap is opened. The
escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Allow the machine to cool down first and
then open the tank cap carefully.
■ Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or
gasoline is more easily flammable. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► If your clothing comes into contact with fuel
or gasoline: Change your clothing.
■ Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
can harm the environment.
► Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke
engine oil.
► Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil in accordance with local
regulations and environmental require‐
ments.
■ Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can
cause irritation if they come into direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
■ The cultivator’s ignition system produces
sparks. Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or
an explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The cultivator can be damaged if it is run on a
fuel mixture consisting of unsuitable gasoline
or an unsuitable two-stroke engine oil or if an
incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil is used.
► Mix the fuel as described in this instruction
manual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate if it is stored for a long period.
The cultivator can be damaged if it is used
with a fuel mix that has separated.
► Before refueling the cultivator: Thoroughly
mix the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 2 years).
4.8
Operation
WARNING
■ If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the cultivator. This can
result in serious injuries.
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