Stihl GHE 355, Instruction Manual

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0478 201 9914 E - EN
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● Switch on the garden shredder again.
(
Ö 10.5)
The symbol for the processable
shredding material currently set
appears on display (1). (
Ö 8.6)
1 0.8 Shredding
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Wear protective gloves, safety glasses
and hearing protection. (
Ö 4.3)
● Open the discharge flap. ( Ö 7.3)
● Connect the power cable to the garden
shredder. (
Ö 10.2)
● Switch on the garden shredder.
(
Ö 10.5)
● Wait until the garden shredder has
reached its maximum speed (idling
speed).
● Check that the shredding material to be
processed (hard or soft material)
matches the symbol on the display.
(
Ö 8.6)
● If the display does not match, change
the setting. (
Ö 10.7)
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
(
Ö
8.5)
● Switch off the garden shredder.
(
Ö 10.6)
11 . 1 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as switches. This
would result in expensive repairs.
If you are unable to remove
the dirt and accumulated
deposits with a brush, a damp
cloth or a stick, STIHL
recommends the use of a
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special
cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. ( Ö 11.4)
Remove dirt from the cooling air guide
(inlet slots) on the motor housing to ensure
that the motor is adequately cooled.
11 .2 Service intervals
We recommend that you have your garden
shredder serviced
once a year by a
specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
11 .3 Installing the feed chute
● Attach feed chute (1) to the fastening
hooks on basic unit (2) and pivot
forwards.
Risk of injury!
If hard material is shredded with the
setting for soft material, strong
kickback may occur. Shredding
material kickback may result in
serious injury to the user.
11 . Maintenance
Risk of injury!
In order to prevent
inadvertent starting of the
motor, always disconnect
the power cable prior to all
maintenance and cleaning
operations, and prior to work on the
cutting unit.
Risk of injury!
Always wear protective
gloves. (
Ö 4.3)
Do not touch the blades
until they have come to a standstill.
If you do not have the necessary
expertise or auxiliary equipment,
please always contact a specialist
dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and
repairs performed exclusively by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of
original STIHL spare parts.
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Risk of injury!
Always wear protective
gloves. (
Ö 4.3)
Before installing the feed
chute, make sure that the cutting
unit is not locked by the locking
device.
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