Rotating Handle; Storing The Machine; Sharpening Instructions - Stihl HSE 61 Instruction Manual

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The blades are partly covered by the blade guard
in the idle position.
6.1 Other hints
► 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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► Move the two buttons (1) in the direction of the
arrows and hold them there.
► Rotate the handle (2) to the required position.
► Release the two buttons and engage the han‐
dle in position.
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The handle (2) cannot be rotated while the trig‐
ger switch (3) is depressed.
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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").
► Only sharpen the cutting edge – do not file
blunt projecting parts of the cutting blade or
the cutting blade guard (see "Main Parts and
Controls")
► Always file towards the cutting edge.
► The file only sharpens on the forward stroke –
lift it off the blade on the backstroke.
► Use a whetstone to remove burr from cutting
edge.
► Remove as little material as possible.
► After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding
dust and then spray the cutting blades with
STIHL resin solvent.
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