Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010
0458-646-8621. M1.A10.FST. 
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SE 61
English
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Contents
This manual contains operating and 
safety instructions for the STIHL vacuum 
cleaner.
Allow only persons who fully understand 
this manual to operate your vacuum 
cleaner.
To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL vacuum 
cleaner, it is important that you read and 
understand and follow the safety 
precautions and the operating and 
maintenance instructions before using 
your vacuum cleaner. For further 
information you can go to 
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in this 
manual.
Warning!
Because a vacuum cleaner is a high-
speed electric power tool, some special 
safety precautions must be observed to 
reduce the risk of personal injury. 
Careless or improper use may cause 
serious or even fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 2
Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques 3
Assembling the Unit 8
Connecting to Power Supply 10
Switching On 10
Working 11
Switching Off 11
After Finishing Work 12
Emptying the container 12
Cleaning the filter element 13
Replacing the filter element 13
Maintenance and Care 14
Troubleshooting 15
Main Parts 16
Specifications 17
Special Accessories 18
Maintenance and Repairs 18
Trademarks 19
Addresses 20