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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
Safety Precautions and Working Techni‐
ques............................................................ 2
Assembling the Unit.................................... 6
Harness.......................................................7
Controls.......................................................8
Filling the Container.................................... 9
Spraying......................................................9
After Spraying........................................... 10
Storing the Machine.................................. 10
10 Inspection and Maintenance by User........10
11 Maintenance and Care..............................11
12 Main Parts.................................................12
13 Specifications............................................12
14 Troubleshooting........................................ 13
15 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 13
16 Disposal.................................................... 13
17 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 14
18 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 14
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni‐
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis‐
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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Guide to Using this Manual
1.1
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are
shown and explained in this manual.
1.2
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
the design, engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man‐
ual.
2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
This instruction manual covers a STIHL sprayer
which is also referred to as the unit in the
descriptions.
Special safety precautions must be
observed when working with this
sprayer.
It is important that you read the
instruction manual before first use
and keep it in a safe place for future
reference. Non-observance of the
instruction manual may result in seri‐
ous or even fatal injury.
2.1
General
Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this model before: Have
your dealer or other experienced user show you
how it is operated or attend a special course in
its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use this prod‐
uct.
Keep bystanders, especially children, and ani‐
mals away from the work area.
When the sprayer is not in use, put it in a place
where it does not endanger others. Secure it
against unauthorized use.
English
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