► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► If the blades are touching the ground or
objects: Do not start the engine.
■ The slide control is in position
for
engine starts. Engine RPM in posi‐
tion
is higher than idle speed and the
blades may rotate as soon as the engine runs.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the blades.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user can lose control of
the cultivator, stumble or fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your cultivator.
► Operate the cultivator without assistance.
► Keep the blades close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► If you use the cultivator on stony or hard
soil: Do not operate at full throttle.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
► If it is necessary to work on a slope: Work
across the slope.
► Do not work on steep slopes.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the cultivator in a well ventilated
location.
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■ The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
► Work calmly and carefully.
■ The user will not be able to control the cultiva‐
tor if it is operated with the slide control in
position
. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Check that the slide control is in position
during operation.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ The rotating blades can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch rotating blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an object: Shut
off the engine. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
■ The cultivator can be damaged if you open the
throttle when the blades are blocked by an
object.
► Shut off the engine. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
■ If the behavior of the cultivator changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the cultiva‐
tor.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Note that the blades continue to rotate for a
short period after you release the throttle trig‐
ger. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the blades come to a complete
standstill.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the blades and dam‐
age the cables. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not work near live electric cables.
4.9
Transporting
WARNING
■ The gearbox can get hot during operation.
There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gearbox.
■ The cultivator may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► Secure the cultivator with lashing straps or
a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a
period of operation. There is a risk of burn
injuries.
► Tilt the cultivator onto its wheels for trans‐
portation.
4 Safety Precautions
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