Switching On; Switching Off; Overload Cutout; Lubricating The Gearbox - Stihl HLE 71 Instruction Manual

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10 Switching On

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► make sure you have a firm and secure stance
► Hold your unit with both hands – right hand on
the control handle – left hand on the loop han‐
dle
► Stand upright – hold the unit in a relaxed posi‐
tion and always on right side of your body.
► The cutting attachment must not touch any
objects or the ground
► Press down the starting lockout lever (1) and
hold it in that position
► Squeeze the trigger switch (2) and hold it in
that position

11 Switching Off

► Release the trigger switch and starting lockout
lever.
WARNING
Note that the cutting attachment continues to run
for a short period after you let go of the throttle
trigger and starting lockout lever – flywheel
effect.
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.

12 Overload Cutout

The machine is equipped with an overload cut‐
out.
The overload cutout disconnects the power sup‐
ply in the event of mechanical overload, e. g.,
due to
– Excessive feed effort
– "Killing" of the motor speed
– Pinching of the trimmer blades in the cut
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If the overload cutout has disconnected the
power:
► Remove the trimmer blades from the cut
► Wait for approx. 3 minutes until the overload
cutout has cooled down
Do not switch on the machine during this time,
because this substantially extends the cooling
down period.
Once the machine starts again:
► Let the machine run for approx. 15 seconds
without load – this cools the windings of the
motor and substantially delays renewed trig‐
gering of the overload cutout

13 Lubricating the Gearbox

13.1 Blade drive
For the blade drive, use STIHL gear lubricant for
hedge trimmers (special accessory).
► Check lubricant filling periodically and after
approx. every 25 hours of operation
► Unscrew the locking screw (1) – if no lubricant
is visible on the inside of it, then screw in the
lubricant tube
► Squeeze up to 5 g of lubricant into the gear
unit
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gear unit with lubricant.
► Unscrew lubricant tube
► Refit locking screw (1) and tighten securely
13.2 Angle drive
For the angle drive, use STIHL gear lubricant for
hedge trimmers (special accessory).
10 Switching On
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