Stihl GH 370 S, Instruction Manual

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing STIHL. We 
develop and manufacture our quality 
products to meet our customers' 
requirements. The products are designed 
for reliability even under extreme 
conditions.

STIHL also stands for premium service 
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee 
competent advice and instruction as well 
as comprehensive service support.

We thank you for your confidence in us 
and hope you will enjoy working with your 
STIHL product.

Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND 
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.

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1

. Table of contents

Notes on the instruction manual

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General

30

Instructions for reading the 
instruction manual

30

Machine overview

30

For your safety

30

General

30

Refilling the tank – handling petrol

31

Clothing and equipment

32

Transporting the machine

32

Before operation

32

Working with your machine

33

Maintenance and repairs

34

Storage for prolonged periods 
without operation

35

Disposal

35

Description of symbols

36

Standard equipment

36

Preparing the machine for 
operation

36

Installing ejection chute extension

36

Installing wheels and chassis

37

Installing the discharge flap

37

Opening and closing the discharge 
flap

37

Installing the blade disc

37

Removing the blade disc

37

Installing the feed chute

37

Removing the feed chute

37

Fuel and engine oil

37

Notes on working with the 
machine

38

Working area for operator

38

What material can be processed?

38

What material cannot be 
processed?

38

Maximum branch diameter

38

Feeding the garden shredder

38

Correct machine load

38

Safety devices

38

Motorstop

38

Protective covers

38

Operating the machine

39

Starting the engine

39

Stopping the engine

39

Shredding

39

Maintenance

39

Engine

39

Cleaning the machine

39

Blade maintenance

40

V-belt maintenance

40

Changing the engine oil

41

Storage and winter break

41

Transport

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Pulling or pushing the garden 
shredder

41

Lifting or carrying the garden 
shredder

41

Transporting the garden shredder 
on a load floor

41

Minimising wear and preventing 
damage

4

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Standard spare parts

42

Environmental protection

42

EU - Declaration of conformity

42

Petrol garden shredder 
(STIHL GH)

42

Technical specifications

43

REACH

43

Troubleshooting

43

Service schedule

44