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Si no se utiliza la máquina, se deberá Sólo para implantados con marcapasos: Accesorios y piezas de repuesto
dejar de forma que no se ponga nadie el sistema de encendido de esta
en peligro. Asegurar la máquina para máquina genera un campo
que no tengan acceso a las mismas electromagnético muy pequeño. No se Acoplar únicamente piezas o accesorios
personas ajenas. puede excluir por completo que influya autorizados por STIHL para esta
en algunos tipos de marcapasos. Para máquina o piezas técnicamente
El usuario es el responsable de los equivalentes. Si tiene preguntas al
evitar riesgos sanitarios,
accidentes o peligros que afecten a respecto, consulte a un distribuidor
STIHL recomienda que lo consulte con
otras personas o sus propiedades. especializado. Emplear sólo piezas o
su médico y el fabricante del
Prestar o alquilar esta máquina marcapasos. accesorios de gran calidad. De no
únicamente a personas que estén hacerlo, existe el peligro de que se
Tras haber ingerido bebidas produzcan accidentes o daños en la
familiarizadas con este modelo y su
alcohólicas, medicamentos que máquina.
manejo – entregarles siempre también
disminuyan la capacidad de reacción, o
el manual de instrucciones. STIHL recomienda emplear piezas y
drogas, no se deberá trabajar con esta
El uso de máquinas a motor que emitan máquina. accesorios originales STIHL. Las
ruidos puede estar limitado propiedades de estos armonizan
temporalmente por disposiciones óptimamente con el producto y las
Campos de aplicación
nacionales o también comunales. exigencias del usuario.
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Gestión de residuos Abrir con cuidado el cierre del depósito manual de combustible). En caso
para que se reduzca lentamente la de fugas o daños, no arrancar el
Los restos del producto fitosanitario y
presión y no despida combustible. motor – ¡peligro de incendio! Antes
líquidos de enjuague de la máquina no
de poner en marcha la máquina,
se deberán echar en aguas estancadas, Repostar combustible sólo en lugares
llevarla a un distribuidor
desagües, canales de desagüe ni bien ventilados. De haberse derramado
especializado para su reparación
cunetas, pozos o sistemas de drenaje. combustible, limpiar la máquina
inmediatamente – poner atención a que – La palanca de ajuste se tiene que
– Gestionar los residuos y los
la ropa no se moje con combustible; si poder poner con facilidad en STOP
recipientes usados con arreglo a las
ello ocurriera, cambiársela o0
disposiciones sobre basuras
inmediatamente.
– El acelerador deberá moverse con
Transporte de la máquina Prestar atención a las facilidad y volver por sí mismo a la
fugas. Si sale combusti- posición de ralentí
ble, no arrancar el motor – Comprobar que esté firme el
Parar siempre el motor. – ¡peligro de muerte por enchufe del cable de encendido – si
En el transporte en vehículos: quemaduras! está flojo, pueden producirse
– Asegurar la máquina contra Cierre de depósito roscado chispas que enciendan la mezcla
vuelcos, daños y derramamiento de de combustible y aire que salga –
Después de repostar, ¡peligro de incendio!
combustible
apretar el cierre de depó-
– El depósito de caldo tiene que estar sito roscado lo más – Comprobar la estanqueidad del
vacío y limpio firmemente posible. sistema de combustible
– Comprobar el estado y la
Repostaje Así se reduce el riesgo de que se afloje estanqueidad del depósito de
el cierre del depósito por las vibraciones líquidos, de la manguera y del
del motor y que salga combustible. dispositivo dosificador
La gasolina se enciende
con muchísima facilidad – Comprobar el estado de los
– guardar distancia res- Antes de arrancar cinturones de porte – sustituir los
pecto de llamas – no cinturones que estén dañados o
derramar combustible – desgastados
Antes de arrancar la máquina,
no fumar. comprobar sin falta su funcionamiento La máquina sólo se deberá utilizar si
Parar el motor antes de repostar. seguro. En especial, en el caso de que reúne condiciones de seguridad para el
la máquina haya sufrido esfuerzos no trabajo – ¡peligro de accidente!
No repostar mientras el motor está aún apropiados (p. ej. por golpes o caídas).
caliente – el combustible puede rebosar
– ¡peligro de incendio! – Comprobar el sistema de
combustible en cuanto a
Quitarse la máquina de la espalda antes estanqueidad, especialmente las
de repostar combustible. Repostar piezas visibles como p. ej. el cierre
combustible sólo si la máquina está en del depósito, las uniones de tubos
el suelo a prueba de vuelco. flexibles, la bomba manual de
combustible (sólo en caso de
máquinas equipadas con bomba
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cargar la máquina
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dañe. motor – poner la palanca de ajuste
en STOP o bien 0.
Arrancar el motor
No dejar nunca la máquina en marcha
Llevar la máquina a la espalda con sin vigilancia.
Hacerlo al menos a 3 m de distancia del ambos cinturones de porte – no en un Prestar atención si el suelo tiene placas
lugar en que se ha repostado y no en solo hombro. La mano derecha guía el de hielo, está mojado o nevado, en
locales cerrados. tubo de soplado por la empuñadura de pendientes y terrenos irregulares, etc. –
mando – también al tratarse de zurdos. ¡peligro de resbalar!
El manejo de la máquina lo efectúa una
sola persona – no permitir la presencia Trabajar sólo caminando lentamente Prestar atención a los obstáculos:
de otras personas en la zona de trabajo hacia delante – fijarse siempre en la inmundicia, tocones, raíces, fosos –
– tampoco al ponerla en marcha. zona de salida del tubo de soplado – no ¡peligro de tropezar!
ir hacia atrás – ¡peligro de tropezar!
Arrancar tal como se describe en el Al llevar un protector para los oídos, hay
manual de instrucciones. Mantener en sentido vertical la máquina que prestar más atención y tener más
y el depósito de caldo. No agacharse precaución – se perciben peor las
Sólo sobre terreno llano, adoptar una
hacia delante – ¡peligro de lesiones! por señales de aviso de peligro (gritos,
postura estable y segura, sujetar la
la salida de caldo del depósito señales acústicas y similares).
máquina de forma segura.
En el caso de que se necesite ayuda Hacer siempre oportunamente pausas
para poner la máquina a la espalda del en el trabajo para prevenir el cansancio
operario, prestar atención a que y el agotamiento – ¡peligro de accidente!
– La máquina esté funcionando sólo Trabajar con tranquilidad y prudencia –
en ralentí sólo en buenas condiciones de luz y
visibilidad. Trabajar con precaución, no
– El ayudante no se encuentre en la poner en peligro a otras personas.
zona de salida de los gases de
escape y los inhale
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No trabajar nunca sobre escaleras ni en Trabajar con la máquina tratando de Mantener apartados de las superficies
lugares que no permitan una postura hacer poco ruido y acelerando poco – no tratadas a personas y animales –
estable. dejar innecesariamente el motor en acceder a ellas sólo una vez que se
marcha, dar gas sólo para trabajar. haya secado por completo el producto
Al trabajar en terreno abierto y en
fitosanitario.
jardines, prestar atención a los animales No fumar trabajando con la máquina ni
pequeños que podrían sufrir daños. en el entorno inmediato de la misma –
¡peligro de incendio! Del sistema de Vibraciones
No trabajar cerca de cables conductores
combustible pueden salir vapores de
de corriente – ¡peligro de muerte por
gasolina inflamables. La utilización prolongada de la máquina
descarga eléctrica!
En el caso de que la máquina haya puede provocar trastornos circulatorios
Cada vez que se cambie de producto en las manos ("enfermedad de los
sufrido percances para los que no está
fitosanitario, limpiar el depósito de dedos blancos") originados por las
prevista (p. ej., golpes o caídas), se ha
líquidos y el sistema de manguera. vibraciones.
de comprobar sin falta que funcione de
La máquina produce forma segura antes de continuar el No se puede establecer una duración
gases de escape tóxicos trabajo – véase también "Antes de general del uso, porque ésta depende
en cuanto el motor está arrancar". Comprobar en especial la de varios factores que influyen en ello.
en marcha. Estos gases estanqueidad del sistema de
puede que sean inodoros combustible y la operatividad de los El tiempo de uso se prolonga:
e invisibles pero pueden dispositivos de seguridad. No seguir – Protegiendo las manos (guantes
contener hidrocarburos y utilizando la máquina en ningún caso si calientes)
benceno sin quemar. No no reúne condiciones de seguridad. En
trabajar nunca con la caso de dudas, consultar a un – Haciendo pausas
máquina en locales distribuidor especializado. El tiempo de uso se acorta por:
cerrados o mal
– La predisposición personal a una
ventilados. Después de trabajar
mala circulación sanguínea
Al trabajar en zanjas, fosas o espacios (síntomas: dedos fríos con
reducidos, se ha de procurar que haya Cerrar la palanca de válvula frecuencia, hormigueo)
siempre suficiente ventilación – ¡peligro
Parar el motor antes de quitarse la – Bajas temperaturas
de muerte por intoxicación!
máquina de la espalda. – Magnitud de la fuerza de sujeción
En caso de malestar, dolores de
Después del trabajo, poner la máquina (la sujeción firme dificulta el riego
cabeza, dificultades de visión
sobre una base plana y no inflamable. sanguíneo)
(p. ej. reducción del campo visual),
disminución de la audición, mareos y No ponerla cerca de materiales En el caso trabajar con regularidad y
pérdida de concentración, dejar de fácilmente inflamables (p. ej. virutas de durante mucho tiempo con la máquina y
trabajar inmediatamente – estos madera, cortezas de árbol, hierba seca, manifestarse repetidamente tales
síntomas se pueden producir, entre combustible) – ¡peligro de incendio! síntomas (p. ej. hormigueo en los
otras causas, por la alta concentración Comprobar la estanqueidad de todas las dedos), se recomienda someterse a un
de gases de escape – ¡peligro de piezas de la máquina. examen médico.
accidente!
Tras finalizar el trabajo, limpiar a fondo
la máquina, las manos, la cara y la ropa
si es necesario
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STIHL recomienda emplear únicamente
piezas de repuesto originales STIHL.
Las propiedades de éstas están
armonizadas óptimamente con la N Calar la abrazadera ancha de tubo
máquina y las exigencias del usuario. flexible (1) en el tubo de soplado (2)
con las marcas de posición
Para la reparación, el mantenimiento y orientadas hacia la derecha.
la limpieza, parar siempre el motor –
¡peligro de lesiones! - Excepción: ajuste
del carburador y el ralentí.
No poner en movimiento el motor con el
dispositivo de arranque estando retirado
el enchufe de la bujía o estando ésta
desenroscada – ¡peligro de incendio por
chispas de encendido fuera del cilindro!
No realizar trabajos de mantenimiento
en la máquina ni guardar ésta cerca de
fuego abierto.
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4
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N Montar el anillo deslizante (3), con
el labio ancho orientado hacia la
izquierda, en la tubuladura del tubo 2
de soplado (2)
N Calar la abrazadera estrecha de
N Montar el tubo flexible ondulado (4) tubo flexible (1) en el codo (2) con
en el anillo deslizante (3) las marcas de posición orientadas
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hacia la izquierda.
4
N Calar el tubo flexible ondulado (3) 1
en el codo (2)
N Calar la abrazadera de tubo
1 2 flexible (1) en el tubo flexible
ondulado (3)
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1 2 corregir el ajuste del cable del
acelerador.
Ajustar el cable del acelerador sólo
N Desplazar la empuñadura de estando montada la máquina completa.
mando (1) en sentido longitudinal y
ajustarla a la longitud del brazo – la
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distancia entre la abertura de salida
de la tobsera (2) y la empuñadura
de mando (1) tiene que ser al
menos de a = 500 mm
N Tirar de los extremos de los
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cinturones hacia abajo – de esta
manera se tensan los cinturones
N Ajustar el cinturón de porte, de
N Poner el acelerador en la posición manera que la placa espaldar
quede aplicada firmemente y de
1 de pleno gas – hasta el tope
forma segura a la espalda del
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llevarlos a los puntos limpios.
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N
Repostar combustible
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N Aplicar el cierre
N Girar el cierre en sentido horario
hasta el tope y apretarlo a mano lo
más firmemente posible
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Gas fijo
Información para antes de Arrancar / parar el motor
arrancar El acelerador (2) se puede retener en la
posición que se desee.
Para soltar la retención: Antes de arrancar
INDICACIÓN
N Volver a poner la palanca de
Controlar la rejilla protectora de la ajuste (1) en la posición de
aspiración del aire de soplado entre la funcionamiento F
placa espaldar y la unidad motriz antes
de arrancar, estando parado el motor, y 1
limpiarla si es necesario.
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Vista de conjunto empuñadura de
mando
Arrancar el motor
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Posición de funcionamiento F
El motor funciona o puede arrancar.
Accionamiento progresivo del
acelerador (2), posible.
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Parada del motor 0
El sistema de encendido se interrumpe,
el motor se para. La palanca de
ajuste (1) no encastra en esta posición, N La palanca de ajuste tiene que estar
sino que vuelve a la posición de en F
funcionamiento. El encendido vuelve a
estar conectado automáticamente.
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N
ponga en marcha
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no haya nadie en la zona de la
ac abertura de salida
Motor caliente (arranque en caliente) N Adoptar una postura estable:
sujetar la máquina por la carcasa N Accionar el acelerador – el botón
con la mano izquierda y asegurarla giratorio de la mariposa de
con un pie para que no resbale arranque (4) salta automáticamente
N Con la mano derecha, extraer a la posición de funcionamiento e
4 lentamente la empuñadura de
arranque hasta percibir una Con temperaturas muy bajas
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manual de combustible – aun ralentí todavía durante un breve tiempo
cuando el fuelle esté lleno de hasta que la corriente de aire de
combustible refrigeración haya extraído el calor
Ajustar el botón de la mariposa de excesivo, con el fin de que los
N Accionar la palanca de ajuste N
componentes del motor (sistema de
hacia 0 – el motor se para – la arranque en función de la
temperatura del motor encendido, carburador) no queden
palanca de ajuste vuelve por sí expuestos a una carga extrema
misma hacia atrás tras haberla N Volver a arrancar el motor originada por la acumulación de calor.
accionado
Después de trabajar
Otras indicaciones para el arranque
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A = superficie
Dispositivo dosificador
Ejemplo:
Con los valores determinados
anteriormente y con un ancho de trabajo Palanca de válvula A B
de 4 m, se ha de efectuar el siguiente
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ajuste en el dispositivo dosificador:
144 l x 10 (m/min) x 4 m A 1
= 1,6 l/min
3600 m2
– Pieza dosificadora "estándar" (A)
La hectárea (ha) se tiene que convertir a con posiciones de dosificación
m2 (ha x 10.000 = m2). 1 hasta 6
Para ajustar el caudal de aplicación – Pieza dosificadora ULV 1) (B) con
determinado – véase "Dispositivo posiciones de dosificación
dosificador". 0.5 hasta 0.8
B Cambiar la pieza dosificadora
1
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Con la palanca de válvula (1) se abre o
se cierra el paso del caldo.
N Posición A (palanca de válvula,
vertical, arriba) – paso abierto N Extraer del alojamiento la pieza
dosificadora existente hacia arriba
N Posición B (palanca de válvula,
horizontal, abajo) – paso cerrado N Colocar la nueva pieza dosificadora
en el alojamiento hasta el tope
Piezas dosificadoras
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N Girar la pieza dosificadora (1) – el El caudal de aplicación (l/min) está en
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caudal de aplicación se puede función de la posición de la pieza
ajustar progresivamente dosificadora y del ángulo del tubo
atomizador.
Posición 1 = paso mínimo
N Presionar el tamiz en el alojamiento Caudal de aplicación (l/min) sin bomba
Posición 6 = paso máximo
hasta que encastre de presión
Las marcaciones numéricas existentes
Desmontaje
en la pieza dosificadora se han de hacer Ángulo del tubo
coincidir con el saliente (2) situado atomizador
debajo de la pieza dosificadora Posición de - 30° 0° + 30°
La posición "E" en la pieza dosificación
dosificadora ULV sirve para vaciar el 1 0,12 0,11 0,07
depósito de caldo. Esta posición no se 2 0,16 0,14 0,11
deberá emplear para la aplicación del
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Máquinas sin bomba de presión
N Poner la pieza dosificadora 1
"estándar" en la posición 6
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No sobrepasar la cantidad de llenado
N Arrancar la máquina máxima de 14 litros (flecha)
N Vaciar el contenido del depósito N Asentar la tapa y cerrarla
hasta la marca de 5 litros con el N La junta (1) en la tapa tiene que firmemente
tubo atomizador en posición estar siempre exenta de daños y
horizontal y a pleno gas y limpia
cronometrar el tiempo necesitado
N Depositar la máquina sobre una
para ello
superficie plana a prueba de
El tiempo para aplicar 5 litros de caldo vuelcos
debería ser de entre 110 y
150 segundos.
En caso de divergencias
1
N Comprobar el depósito de caldo, el
sistema de mangueras y la pieza
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dosificadora, y si existe, la bomba
de presión, en cuanto a
ensuciamiento y limpiarlos si es
necesario
N Cerrar la palanca de válvula (1)
N Comprobar la abertura de
para la alimentación del caldo
aspiración para el aire de soplado y
limpiarla si es necesario
N Comprobar el ajuste del motor y
corregirlo si es necesario
Si estas medidas no aportan ninguna
mejora – acudir a un distribuidor
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especializado.
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pieza dosificadora – véase
N Parar el motor – véase "Arrancar /
"Dispositivo dosificador"
parar el motor"
N Abrir la válvula – véase "Dispositivo
dosificador" Desvío del chorro de atomización hacia
dos lados – en cultivos estrechos, se
Para aplicar sistemáticamente el caldo,
se puede modificar la forma y el sentido
puede rociar así de una vez ambos 1
lados de una hilera.
del chorro con rejillas montables.
2
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Rejilla cónica
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En pausas de servicio a partir de unos Si disminuye perceptiblemente la
3 meses potencia del motor
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irradiación directa del sol; los rayos
N Si está sucio el elemento del
UVA pueden fragilizarlo – peligro de
1
tamiz (2), limpiarlo con agua clara y
fugas o rotura.
con, p. ej., un pincel
N Girar el botón de la mariposa de
arranque a c
N Aflojar los tornillos (1)
N Quitar la tapa del filtro (2)
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Ajuste estándar
Ajustar el carburador
3
Informaciones básicas
L
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H
El carburador se ha ajustado en fábrica
a valores estándar.
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Este ajuste del carburador está
N Quitar el filtro (3)
armonizado, de manera que el motor
N Sustituir el filtro si está sucio o recibe una mezcla óptima de
dañado combustible y aire en cualesquiera N Girar el tornillo regulador
estados operativos. principal (H) en sentido antihorario
N Colocar el nuevo filtro en la caja del
mismo hasta el tope – 3/4 de vuelta, como
Preparar la máquina máx.
N Asentar la tapa del filtro
N Girar el tornillo de ajuste del
N Enroscar los tornillos y apretarlos N Parar el motor ralentí (L) en sentido horario hasta
el tope – girarlo luego 3/4 de vuelta
N Controlar el filtro de aire – limpiarlo
en sentido antihorario
o sustituirlo si es necesario
N Comprobar el ajuste del cable del Ajustar el ralentí
acelerador – ajustarlo si lo requiere
su estado – véase "Ajustar el cable
del acelerador" N Realizar el ajuste estándar
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El motor se para en ralentí
N Girar lentamente el tornillo de tope
del ralentí (LA) en sentido horario
hasta que el motor funcione con
regularidad
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Corrección del ajuste del carburador
para servicios a gran altura
N Retirar el enchufe de la bujía (1)
Si el motor no funciona verticalmente hacia arriba
satisfactoriamente, podrá resultar
N Desenroscar la bujía (2)
necesaria una pequeña corrección:
N Realizar el ajuste estándar
N Dejar calentarse el motor en
marcha
N Girar muy poco el tornillo regulador
principal (H) en sentido horario
(empobrecer la mezcla) – hasta el
tope, como máx.
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silenciador.
A Hacer comprobar a un distribuidor
N Enroscar la bujía y presionar
firmemente el enchufe de la misma especializado el silenciador en cuanto a
N Limpiar la bujía si está sucia ensuciamiento (coquización).
N Comprobar la distancia entre STIHL recomienda encargar los
electrodos (A) y reajustarla si es trabajos de mantenimiento y las
necesario – para el valor de la reparaciones siempre a un distribuidor
distancia, véase "Datos técnicos" especializado STIHL.
N Subsanar las causas del
ensuciamiento de la bujía
Causas posibles:
– Exceso de aceite de motor en el
combustible
– Filtro de aire sucio
– Condiciones de servicio
desfavorables
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ADVERTENCIA
En caso de no estar apretada la tuerca
de conexión (1) o si esta falta, pueden
producirse chispas. Si se trabaja en un
entorno fácilmente inflamable o
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Si lo requiere su estado
duración, acortar correspondientemente los intervalos indicados.
En caso de avería
En caso de daños
Semanalmente
Mensualmente
Anualmente
diariamente
depósito
control visual (estado, estanqueidad) X X
Máquina completa
limpiar X
limpiar X
Filtro de aire
sustituir X
comprobar X
Bomba manual de combustible reparar por un distribuidor
X
especializado1)
comprobar el ralentí X X
Carburador
reajustar el ralentí X
reajustar la distancia entre electrodos X
Bujía
sustituir cada 100 horas de servicio
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Si lo requiere su estado
duración, acortar correspondientemente los intervalos indicados.
En caso de avería
En caso de daños
Semanalmente
Mensualmente
Anualmente
diariamente
depósito
comprobar X X X
Elementos antivibradores sustituir por un distribuidor
X
especializado1)
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Trabajos de mantenimiento
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Componentes importantes
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Cabida depósito de Peso de llenado máx. del depósito de REACH designa una ordenanza CE
combustible: 1700 cm3 (1,7 l) caldo: para el registro, evaluación y
SR 440: 20 kg homologación de productos químicos.
Para informaciones para cumplimentar
Valores de sonido y vibraciones
la ordenanza REACH (CE) núm.
1907/2006, véase www.stihl.com/reach
Para determinar los valores de sonido y
vibraciones, se tienen en cuenta el
ralentí y el régimen máximo nominal en
una proporción de 1:6.
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000BA073 KN
trabajos de mantenimiento y las
reparaciones siempre a un distribuidor
especializado STIHL. Los distribuidores
especializados STIHL siguen
Los productos STIHL no deben echarse
periódicamente cursillos de instrucción
a la basura doméstica. Entregar el
y tienen a su disposición las
producto STIHL, el acumulador, los
informaciones técnicas.
accesorios y el embalaje para reciclarlos
En casos de reparación, montar de forma ecológica.
únicamente piezas de repuesto
El distribuidor especializado STIHL le
autorizadas por STIHL para esta
proporcionará informaciones actuales
máquina o piezas técnicamente
relativas a la gestión de residuos.
equivalentes. Emplear sólo repuestos
de gran calidad. De no hacerlo, existe el
peligro de que se produzcan accidentes
o daños en la máquina.
STIHL recomienda emplear piezas de
repuesto originales STIHL.
Las piezas originales STlHL se
reconocen por el número de pieza de
repuesto STlHL, por el logotipo
{ y, dado el caso, el anagrama
de repuestos STlHL K (en piezas
pequeñas, puede encontrarse este
anagrama también solo).
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Contents
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0458-450-8721-B. VA1.E16.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016
Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage 58
Main Parts 59
Specifications 60
Maintenance and Repairs 61
Disposal 61
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Symbols in text
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
WARNING Special safety precau-
Pictograms
Warning where there is a risk of an tions must be observed
accident or personal injury or serious when working with this
The meanings of the pictograms damage to property. power tool.
attached to the machine are explained in
this manual.
NOTICE It is important that you
Depending on the model concerned, the read the instruction man-
following pictograms may be attached to Caution where there is a risk of ual before first use and
your machine. damaging the machine or its individual keep it in a safe place for
components. future reference. Non-
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of
gasoline and engine oil observance of the
Engineering improvements instruction manual may
result in serious or even
Operate manual fuel fatal injury.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
pump improve all of its products. For this Observe all applicable local safety
reason we may modify the design, regulations, standards and ordinances.
engineering and appearance of our
If you have not used this model before:
products periodically.
Mistblowing Have your dealer or other experienced
Therefore, some changes, modifications user show you how to operate your
and improvements may not be covered machine or attend a special course in its
in this manual. operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
Dusting and spreading this product.
mode
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the power tool is not in use, put it
Solution feed in a place where it does not endanger
others. Secure it against unauthorized
use.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your unit without the
instruction manual. Be sure that anyone
using it understands the information
contained in this manual.
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The use of noise emitting power tools Applications Clothing and Equipment
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
This mistblower is suitable for applying Wear proper protective clothing and
Do not operate your unit if any of its fungicides, herbicides and pesticides at equipment when using, filling and
components are damaged. Pay special ground level. Spraying overhead is cleaning the sprayer. Follow the
attention to the tightness of the container possible with mistblowers equipped with chemical manufacturer's instructions
(no leaks). a pressure pump. Typical areas of with respect to protective equipment.
Operate the sprayer only if it is complete application are in fruit, vegetable, wine
Immediately change work clothes
and properly assembled. and crop growing, plantations, flower
contaminated with plant control
growing, grassland and forestry.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean chemicals.
the unit. The solid jet of water may Only use plant protection products that
Clothing must be snug-fit-
damage parts of the unit. are specifically approved for use in
ting but allow complete
portable sprayers/mistblowers.
freedom of movement.
Physical Condition Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the power tool
To operate this power tool you must be itself. Never attempt to modify the
rested, in good physical condition and product in any way since this may result
mental health. If you have any condition For some chemicals it is
in accidents or damage to the product.
that might be aggravated by strenuous necessary to wear imper-
work, check with your doctor before meable coveralls.
Accessories and Spare Parts
operating a power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your power tool Only use parts and accessories that are
explicitly approved for this power tool by If you are spraying overhead, wear
produces an electromagnetic field of a impermeable head covering.
very low intensity. This field may STIHL or are technically identical. If you
interfere with some pacemakers. To have any questions in this respect, Avoid any clothing,
reduce health risks, STIHL recommends consult a servicing dealer. Use only high scarves, neckties, jew-
that persons with pacemakers consult quality parts and accessories in order to elery or anything that
their physician and the pacemaker avoid the risk of accidents and damage could get into the air
manufacturer before operating this to the unit. intake. Tie up and confine
power tool. STIHL recommends the use of genuine long hair (e.g. with a hair
STIHL replacement parts. They are net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Do not operate the unit if you are under
the influence of any substance (drugs, specifically designed to match the Wear impermeable safety
alcohol) which might impair vision, product and meet your performance boots with a non-slip sole
dexterity or judgment. requirements. which are resistant to
Never attempt to modify your power tool plant control chemicals.
in any way since this may increase the
risk of personal injury. STIHL excludes
all liability for personal injury and Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
damage to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
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Plant control chemicals may be used – To reduce the risk of injury, do not
WARNING only by persons trained in their handling fill the unit while wearing it on your
and the appropriate first-aid measures. back.
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear snug-fitting Keep instructions or label of the plant – Only fill up with sufficient solution for
safety glasses in accord- control chemical available at all times in the job in hand so that nothing is left
ance with European order to inform the doctor about the over.
Standard EN 166. Make chemical concerned in an emergency. In
– Close the valve lever before filling.
sure the safety glasses an emergency, follow the chemical
are a good fit. manufacturer's instructions provided or – When filling from central water
on the label. supply, do not immerse the end of
Wear a suitable respirator.
the hose in the solution – sudden
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs Mixing the spray solution low pressure in the system may
or ear muffs. Mix the plant protection product strictly cause the solution to be sucked
in accordance with the manufacturer's back into the water supply.
Inhaling plant control chemicals may
endanger your health. Always wear a instructions – incorrect mixtures may – Before filling the container with
suitable respirator to protect yourself produce toxic fumes or explosive spray solution, carry out test run
against health risks and allergic solutions. with fresh water and check all parts
reactions. Observe warnings in the – Never spray liquid plant control of the sprayer for leaks.
directions for use of the plant protection chemicals undiluted. – After filling, fit the filler cap and
product and all applicable local safety
Mix the solution outdoors only or in tighten it down firmly.
regulations, standards and ordinances. –
well-ventilated locations.
Wear impermeable Application
gloves resistant to plant – Only prepare sufficient solution for
– Work only in the open or in very well
control chemicals. the job in hand so that nothing is left
ventilated locations, e.g. open
over.
greenhouses.
– Mix different chemicals only in
– Do not eat, drink or smoke while
accordance with the manufacturer's
Handling of Chemicals working with plant control
instructions – incorrect mixtures
chemicals.
may produce toxic fumes or
explosive solutions. – Never blow through nozzles or other
Read the instructions supplied with the
components by mouth.
plant control chemical prior to use. – Do not mix different plant protection
Follow the instructions with respect to products unless such a mixture is – Avoid contact with plant control
mixing, using, personal protection approved by the manufacturer. chemicals – immediately change
equipment, storage and disposal. clothing contaminated with plant
Filling the Solution Container control chemical.
Observe legal requirements for handling
plant control chemicals. – Fill the container with plant – Do not spray in windy conditions.
protection products outdoors only or
Plant control chemicals may contain Unfavorable weather conditions may
in well-ventilated locations.
substances that are harmful to humans, result in an incorrect concentration of the
animals, plants and the environment – – Stand the sprayer on a level surface plant protection product. Overdosing
risk or poisoning and risk of serious or – do not fill the solution container
fatal injuries! above the maximum mark.
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may damage plants and the – Store plant protection products and Always remove the power tool from your
environment. Under-dosing may result power tool in a place secured back and put it on the ground before
in unsuccessful plant treatment. against unauthorized use. refueling. Fuel the unit only when it is
standing securely on the ground.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to – Store plant protection products and
the environment and plants, do not power tool in a dry place protected Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
operate the sprayer: from frost. pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
– in windy conditions Disposal
Fuel your power tool only in well-
– at temperatures above 25°C in the Never dispose of residual plant ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
shade protection products or contaminated the machine immediately – if fuel gets on
– in direct sunlight rinsing solutions in waterways, drains, your clothing, change immediately.
sewers, street gutters or manholes.
In order to reduce the risk of accidents Check for leakage. To
and damage to the sprayer, never – Dispose of residual plant protection reduce the risk of serious
operate the sprayer with: products and used containers in of fatal burn injuries, do
accordance with local waste not start or run the engine
– flammable liquids
disposal regulations. until leak is fixed.
– viscous or sticky liquids
Transporting the Unit Screw-type tank cap
– caustic or corrosive chemicals
After fueling, tighten
– liquids hotter than 50°C down the screw-type fuel
Always stop the engine.
cap as securely as
Storage Transporting in a vehicle: possible.
– During work breaks, do not leave – Properly secure your power tool to
the unit in the hot sun or near any prevent turnover, fuel spillage and This reduces the risk of unit vibrations
heat source. damage. causing the fuel cap to loosen or come
– Do not store spray solution in the – The container must be empty and off and spill quantities of fuel.
sprayer for longer than one day. clean.
– Store and transport plant protection Before Starting
products only in approved Fueling
containers. Check that your power tool is properly
– Never store the plant protection assembled and in good condition,
Gasoline is an extremely
products in containers intended for especially if it has been subjected to
flammable fuel. Keep
foods, drinks or animal feed. unusually high loads for which it was not
clear of naked flames. Do
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall).
– Do not store plant protection not spill any fuel – do not
products with foods, drinks or smoke. – Check the fuel system for leaks,
animal feed. paying special attention to visible
Always shut off the engine before
parts such as the tank cap, hose
– Keep plant protection products out refueling.
connections and the manual fuel
of the reach of children and animals. Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill pump (on machines so equipped). If
– Store the power tool empty and and cause a fire.
clean.
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there are any leaks or damage, do Starting the Engine Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
not start the engine – risk of fire.
Have your machine repaired by a
servicing dealer before using it Start the engine at least 3 meters from
again. the fueling spot, outdoors only.
– The setting lever must move easily Your power tool is designed to be
to STOP or 0 operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area –
– Throttle trigger must move freely even when starting.
0002BA084 KN
and spring back to the idle position
when released. Start the engine as described in the
instruction manual.
– Check that the spark plug boot is
secure – a loose boot may cause Place the power tool on level ground, Carry the power tool on your back with
arcing that could ignite combustible make sure you have secure footing, hold both harness straps – do not hang it over
fumes and cause a fire. the power tool securely. one shoulder. Hold and control the
If an assistant is required to put the blower tube with your right hand on the
– Check the fuel system for leaks. control handle – even if you are left-
power tool on your back, make sure that
– Check condition and tightness of handed.
container, hose and metering unit. – the engine is running at idle speed
Walk slowly forwards as you work –
– Check condition of harness straps – the assistant is not standing in the observe the nozzle outlet at all times –
and replace damaged or worn area of the exhaust outlet and do not walk backwards – risk of
straps. breathing exhaust fumes stumbling.
To reduce the risk of accidents, do not – the valve lever is closed Keep the power tool and container
operate the unit if it is not properly – the assistant is not standing in the upright. To avoid the risk of chemical
assembled and in good condition. area of the outlet nozzle leaking from the container and causing
injury,do not bend forwards.
– the assistant must leave the work
area immediately after you have put During Operation
the power tool on your back.
271BA003 KN
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In the event of impending danger or in Your power tool produces safety devices are working properly. Do
an emergency, switch off the engine toxic exhaust fumes as not continue operating your power tool if
immediately by moving the setting lever soon as the engine is it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult
to STOP or 0. running. These fumes your servicing dealer.
Never leave a running power tool may be colorless and
unattended. odorless and contain After Finishing Work
unburned hydrocarbons
Take special care in slippery conditions and benzol. Never oper-
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ate the power tool in Close the valve lever.
ground. enclosed or poorly venti- Always shut off the engine before taking
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of lated locations. the power tool off your back.
refuse, tree stumps, roots and ditches To reduce the risk of serious or fatal After finishing work, put the power tool
which could cause you to trip or stumble. injury from breathing toxic fumes, down on a level, non-flammable surface.
Be particularly alert and cautious when ensure proper ventilation when working To reduce the risk of fire, do not put it
wearing hearing protection because in trenches, hollows or other confined down near easily combustible materials
your ability to hear warnings (shouts, locations. (e.g. wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
alarms, etc.) is restricted. To reduce the risk of accidents, stop Check all parts of the unit for leaks.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a work immediately in the event of
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the
break in good time to avoid tiredness or nausea, headache, visual disturbances
unit and wash your hands, face and, if
exhaustion. (e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
necessary, your clothes.
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight ability to concentrate. Apart from other Keep other persons and animals away
conditions and only when visibility is possibilities, these symptoms may be from the areas that have been sprayed
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger caused by an excessively high and do not walk on them until the plant
others. concentration of exhaust gases in the protection chemical has dried.
Never work on a ladder or any other work area.
insecure support. Operate your power tool so that it Vibrations
When working in open ground and produces a minimum of noise and
gardens take special care to avoid emissions – do not run the engine Prolonged use of the power tool may
harming small animals. unnecessarily, accelerate the engine result in vibration-induced circulation
only when working. problems in the hands (whitefinger
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke disease).
never work in the vicinity of live wires or
power cables. while operating or standing near your No general recommendation can be
power tool. Note that combustible fuel given for the length of usage because it
Always clean the spray container and vapor may escape from the fuel system. depends on several factors.
hose system before changing to a
different plant protection product. If your power tool is subjected to The period of usage is prolonged by:
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), – Hand protection (wearing warm
always check that it is in good condition gloves)
before continuing work – see also – Work breaks
"Before Starting". Check the fuel system
in particular for leaks and make sure the
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The period of usage is shortened by: To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before carrying out any Assembling the Unit
– Any personal tendency to suffer
maintenance or repairs or cleaning the
from poor circulation (symptoms:
machine. – Exception: Carburetor and
frequently cold fingers, tingling
idle speed adjustments.
sensations). NOTICE
Do not turn the engine over on the
– Low outside temperatures. The solution hose and throttle cable are
starter with the spark plug boot or spark
already connected and must not be
– The force with which the handles plug removed since there is otherwise a
kinked while assembling the machine.
are held (a tight grip restricts risk of fire from uncontained sparking.
circulation). The combination wrench and
Do not service or store your machine
screwdriver are in the supplied
Continual and regular users should near open flames.
accessory bag.
monitor closely the condition of their
Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at
hands and fingers. If any of the above
regular intervals. Fitting the pleated hose on the blower
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical Use only a spark plug of the type tube
advice. approved by STIHL and make sure it is
in good condition – see "Specifications".
Maintenance and Repairs Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in
good condition, secure connection).
Service the machine regularly. Do not Check the condition of the muffler.
attempt any maintenance or repair work 1 2
not described in the instruction manual. To reduce the risk of fire and damage to
0002BA073 KN
Have all other work performed by a hearing, do not operate your machine if
servicing dealer. the muffler is damaged or missing.
STIHL recommends that you have Do not touch a hot muffler since burn
servicing and repair work carried out injury will result. N Push wide hose clamp (1), marks
exclusively by an authorized STIHL facing right, onto the blower
Vibration behavior is influenced by the
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are tube (2).
condition of the AV elements – check the
regularly given the opportunity to attend AV elements at regular intervals.
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information. Shut off the engine before rectifying
problems.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the machine. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
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Fitting the Pleated Hose on the Elbow Adjusting and Securing the Control
Handle
0002BA074 KN
a
0002BA076 KN
N Push the ring seal (3) (wide lip
facing left) onto the stub on the
blower tube (2).
0002BA011 KN
N Push narrow hose clamp (1), marks 1 2
N Push the pleated hose (4) over the facing left, onto the elbow (2).
ring seal (3).
N Push the pleated hose (3) onto the
elbow (2). N Slide the control handle (1) along
the tube to the most comfortable
position – distance between nozzle
outlet (2) and the control handle (1)
2 1 3
1 2 must be at least 500 mm ('a').
0002BA075 KN
4 5
0002BA058 KN
N Line up the marks on the hose 3
clamp (1) and blower tube (2) – as 2
shown.
N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the N Secure the control handle (1) with
screw (5) – the blower tube (2) must the screw (3).
0002BA077 KN
still rotate.
4
1
N Push the hose clamp (1) onto the
pleated hose (3).
N Line up the marks on the hose
clamp (1) and elbow (2) – as shown.
N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the
screw (4).
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0002BA012 KN
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the
unit is completely and properly
N Secure the solution hose and assembled.
throttle cable to the 6th pleat (arrow)
in the hose with the retainer (4).
373BA003 KN
N Pull the ends of the straps
0002BA013 KN
downwards to tighten the harness.
N Adjust the harness so that the
backplate fits snugly and securely
N Set throttle trigger to the full throttle against your back.
position – as far as stop.
Loosening the Harness
N Carefully rotate the screw in the
throttle trigger in the direction of the
arrow until you feel initial resistance.
Then rotate it another full turn.
373BA004 KN
N Lift the tabs of the sliding adjusters.
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0002BA086 KN
002BA448 KN
N Before fueling, clean the filler cap N Place the cap in the opening.
and the area around it to ensure that N Turn the cap clockwise as far as
no dirt falls into the tank. stop and tighten it down as firmly as
N Position the machine so that the possible by hand.
filler cap faces up.
002BA447 KN
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0002BA060 KN
1
N Close valve lever (1) for solution
feed.
2431BA008 KN
0002BA019 KN
setting lever (1) is not locked in this
position. It springs back to the run
position. The ignition is again ready for
operation. N The setting lever must be on F
Fixed throttle
The throttle trigger (2) can be locked in
any required position.
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L
H
LA
0002BA020 KN
N Press the manual fuel pump
bulb (3) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
0002BA087 KN
0002BA024 KN
4
0002BA021 KN
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0002BA025 KN
short while at idle speed so that engine
heat can be dissipated by the flow of
cooling air. This helps protect engine-
mounted components (ignition,
N Move the setting lever in the carburetor) from thermal overload.
direction of 0 – the engine stops –
the setting lever springs back to the
After Finishing Work
on position.
Other Hints on Starting Storing for a short period: Wait for the
engine to cool down. Keep the machine
in a dry place, well away from sources of
Engine stalls in cold start position c or ignition, until you need it again. For
under acceleration longer out-of-service periods – see
N Move the choke knob to o and "Storing the Machine".
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position o
N Move the choke knob to c and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that the spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
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Multiply the required quantity of active back and forth) as for the real run
Calculating Required ingredient for 1 hectare by the area described below. Determine the
Quantity of Solution determined in hectares. The result is the distance walked in one minute.
quantity of active ingredient required for
Also use the trial run to check the
Determining surface area (m2) the area to be treated.
selected working width. The best
Example: working width for low-growing crops is
In the case of ground crops, simply 4–5 m. Mark the working width with
According to the maker’s instructions,
multiply the length of the field by its stakes.
0.4 liters of active ingredient are
width. required per hectare to obtain a Dividing the distance walked in meters
The surface area of high-growing plants concentration of 0.1%. by the time in minutes gives you the
is calculated approximately by walking speed in meters per minute
Quantity of active ingredient:
measuring the length of the rows and the (m/min).
average height of the foliage. The result 0.4 (l/ha) x 0.36 (ha) = 0.144 l
Example:
is multiplied by the number of rows and
then by two if both sides have to be Determining quantity of solution The distance covered in one minute is
treated. 10 meters.
The surface area in hectares is obtained The quantity of solution required is Walking speed:
by dividing the number of square meters calculated as follows: 10 m
by 10,000. = 10 m/min
TW 1 min
Example: x 100 = TB
K
A field 120 meters long and 30 meters Determining discharge rate
TW = Quantity of active ingredient in l
wide has to be treated with a pesticide.
K = Concentration in %
Area: The setting of the metering unit is
TB = Required quantity of solution in l calculated as follows:
120 m x 30 m = 3,600 m2
Example: Va(l) x vb(m/min) x b(m)
3,600 / 10,000 = 0.36 ha = Vc(l/min)
The calculated quantity of active A (m2)
Determining quantity of active ingredient ingredient is 0.144 liters. According to
Va = Quantity of solution
the maker’s instructions, the
concentration is 0.1%. vb = Walking speed
Refer to the instructions supplied with
the active ingredient to determine: Quantity of solution: Vc = Discharge rate
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144 l x 10 (m/min) x 4 m
= 1.6 l/min Metering Unit
3,600 m2
Hectares (ha) have to be converted into
m2 (ha x 10,000 = m2). Valve lever A B
To adjust the required discharge rate
0002BA103KN
see "Metering Unit".
A 1
– Standard metering knob (A) with
positions 1 to 6
– ULV metering knob 1) (B) with
positions 0.5 to 0.8
0002BA061 KN
0002BA065 KN
Solution feed is started and stopped with
the valve lever (1). N Pull the existing metering knob up
N Position A (valve lever vertical, up) – and out of its seat.
open N Push the new metering knob into its
N Position B (valve lever horizontal, seat as far as stop.
down) – closed
Metering knobs
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Fitting the strainer 2) Metering knob Discharge rate (l/min) without pressure
pump
The strainer supplied must always be Spray tube angle
fitted when the ULV metering knob is Knob setting - 30° 0° + 30°
used.
1 1 0.12 0.11 0.07
2 0.16 0.14 0.11
2 3 1.70 1.50 1.25
2431BA022 KN
4 2.48 2.34 1.90
5 3.20 2.66 2.34
6 3.73 3.28 2.83
1026BA001 KN
N Rotate the metering knob (1) for
infinitely variable discharge rate Discharge rate (l/min) without pressure
Position 1 = minimum flow rate pump, with ULV nozzle
N Push the strainer into its seat until it Spray tube angle
Position 6 = maximum flow rate
snaps into position.
The numbers on the metering knob must Knob setting - 30° 0° + 30°
Removing 0.5 0.05 0.04 0.04
be lined up with the lug (2) under the
knob. 0.65 0.08 0.08 0.07
The "E" position on the ULV metering 0.8 0.13 0.12 0.10
knob is used for emptying the solution
container. Do not use this position for Checking flow rate
spraying – see "After Finishing Work".
0002BA067 KN
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In case of deviations:
Filling the Container
N Check the container, hose system,
metering knob and optional
pressure pump for contamination
and clean if necessary.
1026BA002 KN
N Check blower air intake and clean if
necessary.
N Check engine setting and correct if 1
372BA021 KN
necessary. Do not exceed maximum fluid level of
If there is no improvement, contact your 20 liters (arrow).
dealer for assistance. N Fit the cap and tighten it down
N The gasket (1) in the cap must be in firmly.
good condition and clean.
N Stand the machine on a level
surface.
0002BA060 KN
N Close valve lever (1) for solution
feed.
0002BA041 KN
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372BA008 KN
metering knob – see "Metering
N Shut off the engine – see "Starting /
Unit".
Stopping the Engine".
N Open the valve lever – see
"Metering Unit". Splits the spray jet in two – allows two
closely planted rows to be treated in one
Different baffle screens can be fitted to
alter the shape and direction of the spray
pass. 1
for accurate application of the solution.
2
2431BA022 KN
Conical screen
Spray is finely atomized – short, broad N Rinse and clean the solution
and dense spray mist. container and hose system with
clear water.
Deflector screen
N Dispose of remaining spray solution
and rinsing liquid in accordance with
local environmental requirements –
follow maker's instructions.
N Allow the unit to dry with the cap
removed.
372BA007 KN
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If strainer is dirty:
Storing the Machine Replacing the Air Filter
N Store the machine in a dry, high or Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
locked location sheltered from frost increase fuel consumption and make
– out of the reach of children and starting more difficult.
other unauthorized persons.
0002BA062 KN
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
For periods of 3 months or longer power
N Insert a suitable tool (e.g. N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
screwdriver) in the two recesses well ventilated area.
(arrows) to loosen the strainer (1).
N Dispose of fuel properly in
N Pull the strainer (1) upward and out accordance with local
of the solution container. environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
2 together.
N Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
0002BA045 KN
0002BA088 KN
N
long periods. UV rays can make the
water and a brush.
container material brittle, which 1
could result in leaks or breakage.
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Standard Setting
Adjusting the Carburetor
3
General Information
L
0002BA089 KN
H
The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
0002BA082 KN
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
N Remove the filter element (3).
mixture under most operating
N Replace dirty or damaged filters. conditions.
N Fit the new filter in the filter housing. N Turn high speed screw (H)
Preparations counterclockwise as far as stop (no
N Fit the filter cover. more than 3/4 turn).
N Fit the screws and tighten them N Shut off the engine. N Turn the low speed screw (L)
down firmly. clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
N Check the air filter and clean or
back 3/4 turn.
replace if necessary.
N Check that the throttle cable is Adjusting Idle Speed
properly adjusted – readjust if
necessary – see chapter on
"Adjusting the Throttle Cable". N Carry out the standard setting.
N Check the spark arresting screen N Start and warm up the engine.
(not in all models, country-specific)
in the muffler and clean or replace if
necessary.
L
LA
0002BA083 KN
Engine stops while idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly.
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000BA039 KN
accelerates smoothly. operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
Erratic idling behavior only suppressed spark plugs of the A
type approved by STIHL – see
Idle setting is too rich
"Specifications". N Clean dirty spark plug.
N Turn the low speed screw (L)
clockwise, no further than stop, until N Check electrode gap (A) and
Removing the spark plug
the engine runs and accelerates readjust if necessary – see
smoothly. "Specifications".
0002BA049 KN
Fine Tuning for Operation at High – Dirty air filter.
Altitude – Unfavorable running conditions.
A slight correction of the setting may be N Pull off the spark plug boot (1)
necessary if the engine does not run vertically.
satisfactorily: 1
N Unscrew the spark plug (2).
N Carry out the standard setting.
Warm up the engine.
000BA045 KN
N
N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly
clockwise (leaner) – no further than
stop.
WARNING
NOTICE Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is
After returning from high altitude, reset loose or missing. Working in an easily
the carburetor to the standard setting. combustible or explosive atmosphere
may cause a fire or an explosion. This
If the setting is too lean there is a risk of can result result in serious injuries or
engine damage due to insufficient damage to property.
lubrication and overheating.
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The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
every 12 months
as required
if damaged
if problem
monthly
weekly
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X
Complete machine
Clean X
Clean X
Air filter
Replace X
Check X
Manual fuel pump
Have repaired by servicing dealer1) X
Visual inspection X
Cooling inlets
Clean X
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The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
every 12 months
as required
if damaged
if problem
monthly
weekly
Check X X X
Anti-vibration elements
Have replaced by servicing dealer1) X
Check X X
Blower air intake screen
Clean X
Safety labels Replace X
1 STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
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Main Parts
1 Container cap
2 Solution container
1
3 Spark plug boot
4 Carburetor adjusting screws
5 Manual fuel pump
6 Choke knob
2 7 Starter grip
8 Tank cap
9 Fuel tank
4 10 Muffler
5 3 11 Baffle screen
6 # 12 Metering knob
10 13 Nozzle
7
14 Blower tube
8 15 Throttle trigger
9 16 Control handle
17 Setting lever
18 Valve lever for solution feed
19 Pleated hose
20 Harness
21 Backplate
20
17 23 22 Back padding
21 23 Protective screen
16 18
24 Air filter
12 15 22 # Serial number
19 24
11
13 14
1026BA004 KN
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Users of this machine may only carry out Observe all country-specific waste
the maintenance and service work disposal rules and regulations.
described in this user manual. All other
repairs must be carried out by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
000BA073 KN
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
STIHL products must not be thrown in
When repairing the machine, only use the garbage can. Take the product,
replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an
approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment-
are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
quality replacement parts in order to
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
avoid the risk of accidents and damage
the latest information on waste disposal.
to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL replacement parts.
Original STIHL parts can be identified by
the STIHL part number, the {
logo and the STIHL parts symbol K
(the symbol may appear alone on small
parts).
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