Stihl MH 445, Instruction Manual

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● Insert brake spur (E) into adapter (2)
from below and push upwards to the
stop.
● Release the pressure on release pin (1)
and pull brake spur (E) downwards until
it engages.
● Check that brake spur (E) is seated
securely.
7.4 Assembling the handlebar
● 1 Installation position:
see "Attaching the chassis"
(
Ö 7.2)
● Remove rubber band (1).
● 2 Lift up console (2) and hold.
● 3 Insert handlebar (B) centrally
between console (2) and lower
handlebar (3) to the stop and hold. The
legs of spring (4) must run along
notched adjustment mechanism (5) as
shown.
Check the illustrated position of
spring (4) in adjustment element (6),
attach the spring if necessary.
● 4 Tighten screw (7).
● 5 Unscrew nut (8) at tension lever (C)
and remove together with spring (9).
● Push tension lever (C) with integrated
bolt from above through console (2)
and lower handlebar (3). Push
spring (9) onto tension lever (C). Screw
on nut (8) one to two turns.
● 6 Move upper handlebar (3) to the
central position. ( Ö 11.3)
● Press tension lever (C) forwards with
the hand.
● Screw on nut (8) to 5 Nm (not to the
stop).
● Check clamping:
Tension lever (C) is correctly installed if
it can be operated with the hand while
the handlebar is securely attached to
the basic unit.
● Adjusting the tensioning force:
If the handlebar is not sufficiently
clamped or if the tension lever cannot
be operated with the hand, loosen the
tension lever and adjust the tensioning
force by tightening or loosening nut (8).
Then press the tension lever forwards
again.
7.5 Folding up the handlebar
● Pull tension lever (1) upwards.
Fold up upper handlebar (2) in
the direction of the arrow.
● Press tension lever (1) forwards to the
stop.
● Adjust the height of the handlebar.
(
Ö 11.2)
7.6 Installing impact protectors
● Check pre-installed screws (1) in
impact protectors (F, G) – do not
fully unscrew.
● Place the tiller in the cleaning position.
(
Ö 12.2)
● Insert the three pre-installed screws (1)
of left impact protector (F) into the three
bores (2) in the cover plate.
● Push impact protector (F) forwards and
hold.
● Screw in screws (1) and tighten to 10 -
12 Nm.
● Check for secure seating of impact
protector (F) and then install right
impact protector (G) in the same way.
7.7 Mounting the hoes MH 445,
MH 445 R
● Place the tiller in the cleaning
position. (
Ö 12.2)
Definition of hoes:
– Hoe (1):
same sized outer diameter of shaft
mount (2).
Note:
Install tension lever (C) so that it
must be pressed forwards towards
the engine to apply tension.
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Risk of injury!
The machine must only be pushed
or pulled with a handlebar securely
attached to the basic unit
(handlebar must not be loose under
tension).
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Strictly observe the assembly
instructions. In particular, observe
the installation sequence and install
protection rings, hoes and folding
retainers completely as described.
When installing the folding retainer,
strictly observe the correct direction
of insertion and positioning of the
securing clip, as shown. In the case
of incorrect or rotated installation,
the folding retainer may come loose
and be lost.
For good working results, the
cutting edges of the hoes must
point forwards (not towards the
handlebar) – observe arrow
markings.
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