3HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81
1. Introduction
This service manual contains
detailed descriptions of all the repair
and servicing procedures specific to
this power tool.
As the design concept of model
HSE 61, HSE 71, HSE 81 hedge
trimmers is almost identical, the
descriptions and servicing
procedures in this manual generally
apply to all three models.
Differences are described in detail.
You should make use of the
illustrated parts lists while carrying
out repair work. They show the
installed positions of the individual
components and assemblies.
Refer to the latest edition of the
relevant parts list to check the part
numbers of any replacement parts.
A fault on the machine may have
several causes. To help locate the
fault, consult the troubleshooting
charts for all assemblies and
systems in this manual and the
"STIHL Service Training System".
Refer to the “Technical Information”
bulletins for engineering changes
which have been introduced since
publication of this service manual.
Technical information bulletins also
supplement the parts list until a
revised edition is issued.
Symbols are included in the text and
pictures for greater clarity.
The meanings are as follows:
In the descriptions:
: = Action to be taken as
shown in the illustration above
the text
– = Action to be taken that is
not shown in the illustration
above the text
In the illustrations:
A Pointer
aDirection of movement
b 4.2 = Reference to another
chapter, i.e. chapter 4.2
in this example
Service manuals and all technical
information bulletins are intended
exclusively for the use of properly
equipped repair shops. They must
not be passed to third parties.
Always use original STIHL
replacement parts.
They can be identified by the
STIHL part number,
the STIH) logo and the
STIHL parts symbol (
This symbol may appear alone on
small parts.