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English
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer-
ence or for subsequent possessors.
In case of transport damage inform vendor
immediately
Environmental protection
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Overview
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Symbols on the machine
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Symbols in the operating instructions 16
Safety instructions
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Safety Devices
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Proper use
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Before Startup
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Start up
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Operation
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Transport
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Shutdown
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Maintenance and care
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Troubleshooting
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Technical specifications
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Warranty
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CE declaration
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Figure 1
1 Clutch bow/clutch lever for auger drive
2 Clutch lever for driving
3 One-way clutch lever, left
4 One-way clutch lever, right
5 Adjust the throw distance
6 Switching lever
Forward: Gears 1-5 (only STH 5.56),
gears 1-6
Reverse: R1 slow/R2 fast
7 Adjust throw direction
8 Spar handle
Figure 3
1 Ignition key
2 Choke
3 Cold start help (Tupfer)
4 Rope starter
5 Mains plug for electric starter
6 Starter knob
7 Gas lever
8 Ignition plug
9 Starter type plate
10 Fuel tap
11 Engine stop switch
Note
Keep these symbols on the machine legible
at all times.
Danger
indicates an immediate threat of danger.
Failure to observe the instruction may result
in death or serious injuries.
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Warning
indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Failure to observe the instruction may result
in light injuries or damage to property.
Note
indicates useful tips and important informa-
tion.
– The appliance should not be operated
by persons below the age of 16 years
(local conditions can specify the mini-
mum age of the operator).
– Please keep children and pets away
from the hazardous zones of the appli-
ance.
– Please follow the national rules and reg-
ulations while operating the machine on
public streets or paths.
– Do not use the appliance to transport
persons.
– Always wear gloves, ear protectors,
safety goggles, tight winter clothing and
firm shoes with anti-slip soles while
working.
Contents
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send
it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valua-
ble materials that can be recy-
cled; these should be sent for
recycling.. Batteries, oil, and
similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please
dispose of your old appliances
using appropriate collection
systems.
Please dispose off the normal
or rechargeable batteries in an
environment-friendly manner.
Batteries and accumulators
contain substances that must
not enter the environment.
Please dispose them off using
appropriate collection systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment
Protect the ground and dispose of used
oil in an environmentally-clean manner.
Overview
Device elements
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns! Keep safe
distance from hot parts of
the appliance.
Wear eye and ear protec-
tion!
Keep others out of the
hazardous area!
Risk of injury due to snow
being thrown out or solid
objects.
Touch the parts of the
appliance only when they
have completely come to
a standstill.
Risk of injury on account
of rotating parts. Keep
hands and feet away
from rotating parts.
Only clean the discharge
chute with cleaning uten-
sils..
Risk of explosion! Never
exceed the max. tyre
pressure of 1.4 bar/
20 PSI.
Switch the machine off
prior to any work, such as
adjustments, cleaning,
testing and pull the spark
plug.
Gas lever position "fast"
Gas lever position "slow"
Symbols in the operating in-
structions
Safety instructions