HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Note the national safety regulations
issued, e.g. by the employers' liability
insurance association, social security
institutions, occupational safety and
health authorities or other organizations.
If you have never used a power tool
before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your machine – or attend a
special course to learn how to operate it.
Minors are not allowed to work with the
power tool – except adolescents above
16 years of age who are instructed
under supervision.
Children, animals and bystanders must
remain at a distance.
When not using the machine, it must be
laid down in such a way that it does not
endanger anyone. Ensure that the
machine cannot be used without
authorization.
The user is responsible for accidents or
risks involving third parties or their
property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the User Manual. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
Persons who are not able to operate the
power tool safely due to limited physical,
sensory or mental ability may work with
it only under supervision or after being
appropriately instructed by a
responsible person.
The use of machines that emit noise
may be limited to certain hours of the
day as specified by national and/or
regional or local regulations.
Anyone operating the machine must be
well rested, in good physical health and
in good mental condition.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
machine.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol or
drugs or medicines affecting their ability
to react must not operate a power tool.
Use the machine only for cutting
hedges, shrubs, bushes, scrub and the
like.
Other uses are not permitted and may
lead to accidents or damage to the
machine.
Always disconnect the machine from the
mains power supply before starting any
work on the machine – risk of accident!
Never jerk the power cord to disconnect
it from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with this
power tool because it has
very sharp cutting blades
and is powered by
electricity.
It is important that you
read and understand the
User Manual before com-
missioning and keep it in
a safe place for future ref-
erence. Non-compliance
with the User Manual
could lead to serious or
even fatal injury.