Maintenance and Care queries concerning your machine. Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Your Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Hans Peter Stihl EC Declaration of Conformity Disposal Quality Certification General Power Tool Safety Warnings HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
Make sure that the conductor cross section (wire gauge) of extension cords The user is responsible for avoiding meets the minimum requirements – see injury to third parties or damage to their chapter on "Connecting to Power property. Supply". HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
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Wear sturdy shoes with explicity approved for this power tool by non-slip soles. STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only high quality parts and accessories in order to Wear safety glasses.
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Contact and coupling is in good condition. your servicing dealer. Take special care in slippery conditions – damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
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If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray The gearbox becomes hot during change in cutting behavior: the blades with STIHL resin solvent from operation. To reduce the risk of burn – Switch off the motor, wait for the time to time during cutting.
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(brittleness). symptoms (e.g., tingling sensation in Electrical components, e.g. power cord, fingers), should undergo a medical may only be repaired or replaced by a examination. qualified electrician. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage can – they can be composted! If the hedge is wide, cut it in several passes – one hand on the front switch lever – one hand on the control handle. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
Connect the extension cord plug to a properly installed wall outlet. The machine is designed for two-hand operation, i.e. it will run only when the operator’s hands are on the switch lever and trigger switch. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
During longer work breaks – disconnect the plug from the power supply. When the machine is not in use, shut it off so that it does not endanger others. Secure it against unauthorized use. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
STIHL resin solvent. Do not operate your machine with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
Have replaced by dealer Have checked by servicing dealer after every 50 hours of operation Gearbox and connecting rod Have gearbox topped up with STIHL gear lubricant by servicing dealer Have checked by servicing dealer after every 100 hours of operation...
If these maintenance operations cannot be performed by the owner, they should be performed by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
4.2 kg Sound power level L EN 60745-2-15 500 mm blade 4.8 kg 700 mm blade: 4.4 kg HSE 61 700 mm blade 5.0 kg 500 mm blade: 94 dB(A) 600 mm blade: 94 dB(A) HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
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Right handle: 2.0 m/s REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, HSE 81 Authorisation and Restriction of 600 mm blade: Chemical substances. Left handle: 3.1 m/s Right handle: 2.1 m/s HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
Serial identification: 4812 replacement parts which have been conforms to the specifications of approved by STIHL for this power tool or Directives 98/37/EC (up to 28.12.2009), are technically identical. Only use high- 2006/42/EC (from 29.12.2009), quality replacement parts in order to...
Done at Waiblingen, 31.08.2009 environmentally beneficial manner. by STIHL meet the strict requirements of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of...
A tools. STIHL is required by law to electric shock. moment of inattention while print these standardized texts operating power tools may result in b) Avoid body contact with earthed verbatim.
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Power are moving. Make sure the switch tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81...
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