RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS
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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.
WARNING
– Children or youngsters 
should never be allowed to 
use the machine. 
Supervise children to 
ensure that they do not 
play with the machine.
– The machine should only 
be provided or loaned to 
people familiar with this 
model and its operation. 
The instruction manual 
should always be handed 
over with the machine.
– Do not use the machine if 
anyone not wearing 
protective clothing is in the 
working area.
– Before starting any work 
on the machine, e. g., 
cleaning, servicing, 
replacement of parts – 
unplug the power plug!
Comply with national safety 
regulations issued, e.g. by 
employers' liability insurance 
associations, social security 
institutions, occupational 
safety and health authorities 
or other organizations.
When the machine is not in 
use, shut it off so that it does 
not endanger others. Ensure 
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques
Special safety pre-
cautions must be 
observed when 
using this machine 
because it uses 
electrical power.
It is important you 
read and under-
stand the 
Instruction Manual 
before first use and 
keep the manual in 
a safe place for 
future reference. 
Non-observance of 
the Instruction 
Manual may result 
in serious or even 
fatal injury.