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0478 216 9907 C - EN

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1

 General

This instruction manual constitutes 

original manufacturer’s instructions 

in 

the sense of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.

STIHL is continually striving to further 
develop its range of products; we therefore 
reserve the right to make alterations to the 
form, technical specifications and 
equipment level of our standard 
equipment.
For this reason, the information and 
illustrations in this manual are subject to 
alterations.

This instruction manual may describe 
models that are not available in all 
countries.

This instruction manual is protected by 
copyright. All rights reserved, especially 
the right of reproduction, translation and 
processing using electronic systems.

2.2 Instructions for reading the 
instruction manual

Illustrations and texts describe specific 
operating steps.

All symbols which are affixed to the 
machine are explained in this instruction 
manual.

Viewing direction:

Viewing direction when 

left

 and 

right

 are 

used in the instruction manual:
the user is standing behind the machine 
(working position).

Section reference:

References to relevant sections and 
subsections for further descriptions are 
made using arrows. The following example 
shows a reference to a section: (

Ö

7.1)

Designation of text passages:

The instructions described can be 
identified as in the following examples.

Operating steps which require intervention 
on the part of the user:

Release screw (1) using a screwdriver, 
operate lever (2)...

General lists:

– Use of the product for sporting or 

competitive events

Texts with added significance:

Text passages with added significance are 
identified using the symbols described 
below in order to especially emphasise 
them in the instruction manual:

Texts relating to illustrations:

Illustrations relating to use of the machine 
can be found in the front of this instruction 
manual.

The camera symbol serves to link 
the figures on the illustration pages 
with the corresponding text 
passages in the instruction manual.

4.

1

 General

These safety regulations must 
be observed when working with 
the machine.

Handover confirmation

44

Service confirmation

44

2. Notes on the instruction 

manual

Danger

Risk of accident and severe injury 
to persons. A certain type of 
behaviour is necessary or must be 
avoided.

Warning

Risk of injury to persons. A certain 
type of behaviour prevents possible 
or probable injuries.

Caution

Minor injuries or material damage 
can be prevented by a certain type 
of behaviour.

Note

Information for better use of the 
machine and in order to avoid 
possible operating errors.

3. Machine overview

1

Feed chute

2

Engine

3

Spark plug socket

4

Wheel

5

Wheel carrier

6

Ejection chute

7

Closure screws

8

On/Off switch

9

Rating plate with machine number

4. For your safety

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Summary of Contents for GH 370 S

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Page 9: ...5 Description of symbols 36 Standard equipment 36 Preparing the machine for operation 36 Installing ejection chute extension 36 Installing wheels and chassis 37 Installing the discharge flap 37 Openin...

Page 10: ...described can be identified as in the following examples Operating steps which require intervention on the part of the user Release screw 1 using a screwdriver operate lever 2 General lists Use of the...

Page 11: ...e machine must only be used under supervision or following instruction by a responsible person Make sure that the user is of legal age or being trained under supervision in a profession in accordance...

Page 12: ...prevent injuries due to sharp edged and hot components Do not transport the machine with the engine running Switch off the engine let the blades come to a standstill and remove the spark plug socket...

Page 13: ...and odourless gas as well as other pollutants The engine must never be operated in closed or poorly ventilated spaces The machine must be positioned so that it is not necessary to work facing the dir...

Page 14: ...aning the machine or before carrying out any other work on it If foreign objects get into the cutting tool or if the machine makes strange noises or vibrates in an unusual way switch off the engine im...

Page 15: ...Ensure that all nuts pins and screws especially all the cutting unit screws are securely tightened so that the machine is in a safe operating condition Check the entire machine for wear or damage on...

Page 16: ...n Wear safety glasses Wear work gloves Risk of injury Never put your hands or any other part of your body or clothing into the feed chute or ejection chute Risk of injury Do not climb onto the machine...

Page 17: ...ve cap W lower spacing ring V blade disc I upper spacing ring U deflector T and retaining washer P onto blade mounting and insert screw O Use installation tool X to counterhold the blade disc Screw in...

Page 18: ...8 5 Feeding the garden shredder Before feeding the garden shredder note the working area 8 1 Observe the maximum branch diameter 8 4 Insert the branch material at a slight angle and guide it along the...

Page 19: ...erating and maintenance instructions contained in the accompanying engine instruction manual The cooling ribs must always be kept clean to ensure that the engine is adequately cooled 11 2 Cleaning the...

Page 20: ...s have reached the wear limits Sharpen blades at a sharpening angle of 30 Sharpen the blades against the cutting edge After sharpening remove any sharpening burr at the cutting edge using fine sandpap...

Page 21: ...ht position 12 1 Pulling or pushing the garden shredder Hold the garden shredder at the upper chute 1 and tilt to the rear The garden shredder can be pulled or pushed slowly walking pace 12 2 Lifting...

Page 22: ...ou have maintenance operations and repairs performed exclusively by a STIHL specialist dealer STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend training courses and are provided with technical information If...

Page 23: ...from www stihl com reach Fault Engine not starting Possible cause Feed chute not properly closed Blocked blade disc No fuel in tank blocked fuel line Inferior dirty or old fuel in tank Spark plug soc...

Page 24: ...Shredding material is not drawn in Possible cause Blunt or incorrectly ground blades Remedy Reverse or re sharpen blade ensure sharpening angle of 30 11 3 Fault Reduced shredding performance Possible...

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