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17.1 REACH
REACH is an EC Directive for the 
registration, evaluation, authorisation and 
restriction of chemicals.
Information on compliance with the 
REACH Directive (EC) No. 1907/2006 is 
available from www.stihl.com/reach.
Fault:
Motor does not start
Possible cause:
– Motor overload protection activated
– No mains voltage
– Electric cable, plug, plug connector or 
switch defective
– Feed chute not properly closed - safety 
cut-off switch actuated (motorstop)
– Blade disc blocked
– Locking device is not reset
Remedy:
– Allow machine to cool down (Ö 8.6)
– Check power cable and fuse 
# (Ö 10.1)
– Check cable, plug, connector and 
switch and replace if necessary (by 
electrician) # (Ö 10.1)
– Close feed chute properly and tighten 
screws (Ö 11.2)
– Remove feed chute and remove 
shredder deposits from the housing 
(Important: disconnect the power cable) 
(Ö 11.3)
– Reset locking device (Ö 11.4)
Fault:
Reduced shredding performance
Possible cause:
– Blunt blades
Remedy:
– Reverse, re-sharpen or replace 
shredding blades # (Ö 11.7)
Fault:
Shredding material is not drawn in
Possible cause:
– GHE 260: Incorrect rotational direction 
of blade disc
Remedy:
– GHE 260: Change rotational direction 
of blade disc (Ö 10.6)
19.1 Handover confirmation
19.2 Service confirmation
Please hand this instruction manual 
to your STIHL specialist dealer in 
the case of maintenance operations.
He will confirm the service operations 
performed in the pre-printed boxes.
18. Troubleshooting
# If necessary, contact a specialist 
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers.
19. Service schedule
Service performed on
Next service date
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