Stihl GH 370 S, Instruction Manual

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The operator must stand in the working 
area described when feeding the 
shredder. Stay inside the working area and 
outside of the ejection zone at all times 
during operation of the machine. (

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8.1)

Risk of injury:

Shredding material may be ejected back 
up during operation. Always wear safety 
glasses and keep your face away from the 
feed opening.

Never tilt the machine when the engine or 
motor is running.

If the machine falls over during operation, 
immediately switch off the engine and 
detach the spark plug socket.

Make sure that there is no shredding 
material blocking the ejection chute, as 
this could result in a poor shredding 
performance or kickbacks.

When feeding the garden shredder, pay 
particular attention to ensuring that no 
foreign objects such as bits of metal, 
stones, plastic, glass, etc. get into the 
shredding chamber as this could result in 
damage or kickbacks from the feed chute.
Remove blockages for the same reason.

Kickbacks can occur when feeding the 
garden shredder with branch material. 
Wear gloves.

Stop the engine

– before tilting, pushing or pulling the 

machine,

– before unscrewing the closure screws 

and opening the machine,

– before re-filling the tank. Allow the 

engine to cool down before re-filling the 
tank.

Fire hazard!

Beware of the cutting tool 
running on for several seconds 
before coming to a standstill.

Switch off the engine, detach 
the spark plug socket and allow 

all rotating tools to come to a complete 
standstill

– before leaving the machine unattended

– before lifting or carrying the machine

– before transporting the machine

– before removing blockages at the 

cutting unit, in the feed chute or in the 
discharge chute

– before working on the cutting unit

– before checking or cleaning the 

machine or before carrying out any 
other work on it.

If foreign objects get into the cutting tool or 
if the machine makes strange noises or 
vibrates in an unusual way, switch off the 
engine immediately and allow the machine 
to come to rest. Detach the spark plug 
socket, remove the feed chute and 
perform the following steps:

– check the machine, in particular the 

cutting unit (blade, blade disc, blade 
fastening screw) for damage and have 
any necessary repairs carried out by a 
technician before restarting and 
working with the machine.

– check that all parts of the cutting unit 

are seated securely, retighten the 
screws if necessary (observe tightening 
torques).

– Have damaged parts replaced or 

repaired by a technician; the parts must 
be of similar quality.

4.7 Maintenance and repairs

Before beginning cleaning, adjustment, 
repair and maintenance operations:

●

Park the machine on firm and level 
ground

●

Stop the engine and allow it to cool 
down

●

Detach the spark plug 
socket.

Caution – risk of injury!

Keep the spark plug socket 
away from the spark plug; an inadvertent 
ignition spark can result in fires or electric 
shocks.
Inadvertent contact between the spark 
plug and the spark plug socket can result 
in unwanted starting of the engine.

Allow the machine to cool down before 
working on or around the engine, exhaust 
manifold or muffler in particular. 
Temperatures of 80° C and above can be 
reached. 

Danger of burns!

Direct contact with engine oil can be 
dangerous. Engine oil must not be spilled.
STIHL recommends leaving the task of 
topping up engine oil or performing engine 
oil changes to a STIHL specialist dealer.

Cleaning:

The complete machine must be cleaned 
thoroughly following use. (

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11.2)

Never use high-pressure cleaners and do 
not clean the machine under running water 
(e.g. using a garden hose).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. 
These can damage plastics and metals, 
impairing the safe operation of your STIHL 
machine.