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.5 Changing the engine oil 

Maintenance interval:

The recommended oil change intervals, 
the engine oil to be used and the oil 
capacity can be found in the engine 
instruction manual.

Oil drain plug:

Loosen screws (1), but do not unscrew 
fully (remain on belt guard) and remove 
belt guard (2).

Remove oil drain plug (3) and drain 
engine oil.

Reinsert oil drain plug (3) and fill with 
fresh engine oil. Install belt guard (2).

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.6 Storage and winter break

Store the garden shredder in a dry and 
locked place that is generally free of dust. 
Make sure that the machine is kept out of 
the reach of children.

Only store the garden shredder in good 
operating condition and with the feed 
chute fitted.

Note the following points when storing the 
garden shredder for extended periods 
(over winter):

Thoroughly clean all external parts of 
the machine.

Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving 
parts.

Empty fuel tank and carburettor (e.g. by 
running the engine).

Unscrew spark plug and pour 
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the 
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the 
engine several times with the spark 
plug removed.

Re-install the spark plug.

Perform oil change (

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engine 

instruction manual).

Cover the engine well and store the 
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the 
upright position.

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2.

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 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).

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2.2 Lifting or carrying the 

garden shredder

When lifting the garden shredder, hold it 
at the housing on the right and under 
the engine on the left.

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2.3 Transporting the garden 

shredder on a load floor

Always place the garden 
shredder in the upright position when 
transporting it on a load floor.

Secure the machine against slipping 
using suitable fastening materials. 
Attach ropes or straps to the wheel 
carrier (1) and the feed chute (2).

Important information on maintenance 
and care of the product group

petrol garden shredder (STIHL GH)

STIHL assumes no liability for material or 
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the 
operating instructions, in particular with 
regard to safety, operation and 
maintenance, or which arise through the 
use of unauthorised attachment or spare 
parts.

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Fire hazard!

Keep the spark plug socket away 
from the spark plug hole (danger of 
ignition).

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2. Transport

Risk of injury!

Before transporting, carefully read 
and observe the section "For your 
safety", in particular the 
"Transporting the machine" section. 
(

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4.4)

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Due to its heavy weight, at least two 
persons are required to lift the 
garden shredder. Always wear 
suitable protective clothing; the 
lower arms and upper part of the 
body must be fully covered.

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3. Minimising wear and 

preventing damage

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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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