Stihl HSE 61

58 HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81
8. General
8.1 Troubleshooting
8.2 Maintenance Chart
Condition Cause Remedy
– Motor does not run – No power
– Connecting cord/plug, coupling or
switch faulty
– Carbon brushes worn
– Check the fuse
– Check (electrician), replace, b 3.2
– Replace the carbon brushes,
b 3.1
– Cutting performance
unsatisfactory
– Cutting blades dull – Sharpen the blades, b 4.3
– Cutting blades do not move
freely
– Blades are dirty or loaded with
resin
– Clean the blades, b 8.3
(use resin solvent if necessary)
– Blades do not stop in alignment
when the unit is switched off
– Drive gear carrier not properly
installed
– Install carrier in correct position,
b 5.1.4
– Blades continue to coast
without being braked when unit
is switched off
– Switch pin missing or not installed
properly
– Control unit not properly
assembled
– Install switch pin properly, b 7.2.3
– Assemble control unit properly,
b 7.2.2
The following maintenance intervals apply to normal usage and operating
conditions. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting
conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, etc.), shorten
the specified intervals accordingly. If the unit is only used occasionally,
extend the specified intervals accordingly.
before starting work after finishing work or daily weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required when servicing
Complete unit
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) x
Clean x
Cutting attachment
Visual inspection (condition) x x x x
Check operation (blade brake) x x x x x x
Clean x x x
Switch levers, switch rods, rear
switch
Check operation x x x x x
Connecting cord
Visual inspection (damage) x x x x x x
Replace connecting cord x x
Carbon brushes Replace carbon brushes x x x
Lubricate drive gear - x