11 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
11 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual helps
reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐
age to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in this instruction manual.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
ating and maintenance instructions in this man‐
ual. This includes in particular:
– Alterations or modifications to the product not
approved by STIHL.
– Using tools or accessories which are neither
approved or suitable for the product or are of a
poor quality.
– Using the product for purposes for which it
was not designed.
– Using the product for sports or competitive
events.
– Consequential damage caused by continuing
to use the product with defective components.
11.1
Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the "Maintenance
Chart" must be performed on a regular basis. If
these maintenance operations cannot be per‐
formed 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 author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
If these maintenance operations are not carried
out as specified, the user assumes responsibility
for any damage that may occur. Among other
things, this includes:
– Damage to the motor due to neglect or defi‐
cient maintenance (e.g. not cleaning cooling
air inlets).
– Damage due to incorrect electrical connection
(voltage, inadequately rated connecting
cords).
– Corrosion and other consequential damage
resulting from improper storage.
– Damage to the product resulting from the use
of poor quality replacement parts.
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11.2
Parts Subject to Wear and Tear
Some parts of the power tool are subject to nor‐
mal wear and tear even during regular operation
in accordance with instructions and, depending
on the type and duration of use, have to be
replaced in good time. Among other parts, this
includes:
– Cutting blades
12 Main Parts
5
4
7
3
2
1
1
14
1 Power cord
2 Auxiliary switch
3 Strain relief (cord retainer)
4 Control handle with rotating grip
5 Trigger switch lockout
6 Handle lock
7 Trigger
8 Switch lever
9 Loop handle
10 Hand guard
11 Cutting blades (HSE 61, 71) – see "Specifica‐
tions"
12 Cutting blades (HSE 81) – see "Specifica‐
tions"
13 Blade scabbard
14 Blade guard (HSE 81 only)
15 Tip guard
# Serial number
English
8
9
#
6
10
11, 12
13
11
15
12
15
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