
7.2
Open the tank cap.
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► Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be
removed from the tank opening.
► Remove the cap.
7.3
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do
not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐
zle for fuel (special accessory).
► Fill up with fuel.
7.4
Close the tank cap.
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► Place the cap in the opening.
► Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and
tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand.
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Adjusting the Cutter Bar
8.1
Angle Adjuster - 145°
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145°
The angle of th cutter bar can be adjusted
upwards in 4 stages from 0° (straight) to 55°, and
downwards in 7 stages from 0° to 90° (right
angle facing down). There are therefore 12 pos‐
sible working positions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, carry out the adjust‐
ment only when the cutting blades are at a
standstill – engine at idle speed.
WARNING
The gearbox gets hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the
gearbox.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, never touch the
blades while making adjustments.
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