Switching On; Switching Off; Storing The Machine; Sharpening Instructions - Stihl HSE 42 Instruction Manual

5 Switching On

4.2 Strain relief (cord retainer)
► Make a loop (3) in the extension cord.
► Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4).
► Slip the loop (3) over the hook (5) and pull it
tight.
► Secure extension cord in position with lock (6)
– the lock must snap into place.
► Connect the extension cord plug to a properly
installed wall outlet.
5 Switching On
► Make sure you have a secure and balanced
footing.
► Stand upright – hold the power tool in a
relaxed position.
► Make sure the cutting attachment is not touch‐
ing the ground or any other objects.
► Hold the unit with both hands – one hand on
the control handle – one hand on the loop han‐
dle.
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► Push the switch lever (1) against the loop han‐
dle and hold it there.
► Push down the trigger switch lockout (2),
depress the trigger switch (3) and hold them in
that position.
The machine is designed for two-hand operation,
i.e. it will run only when the operator's hands are
on the switch lever (1) and trigger switch (3).
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Switching Off

► Release the trigger switch (1) and the switch
lever (2).
► During longer work breaks – disconnect the
plug from the power supply.
► When the machine is not in use, shut it off so
that it does not endanger others.
► Secure it against unauthorized use.
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Storing the Machine

For periods of about 30 days or longer
► Clean cutting blades, check condition and
spray with STIHL resin solvent
► Attach blade scabbard
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
ventilation slots
► Store the machine in a dry and secure loca‐
tion; the blade scabbard can be mounted to
the wall for this purpose. Keep out of the reach
of children and other unauthorized persons
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Sharpening Instructions

When cutting performance and behavior begin to
deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on
branches: Resharpen the cutting blades.
It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened
by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
It is also possible to use a flat crosscut sharpen‐
ing file. Hold the sharpening file at the prescribed
angle (see "Specifications").
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