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Berühren Sie nicht den sich noch drehenden Engineering improvements Ventilator. Schalten Sie die Maschine aus, STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all warten Sie bis zum Stillstand des Ventilators, of its products. For this reason we may modify bevor Sie ein Teil entfernen, das den Zugang the design, engineering and appearance of our zum Ventilator freigibt.
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English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques If you have any condition which may be aggrava‐ WARNING ted by strenuous work, check with your doctor – Minors should never be allowed to operate this before operating a power tool. power tool. Watch children to be sure that they Do not operate the power tool if you have con‐...
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Only use parts and accessories that are explicitly your power supply must be the same. approved for this power tool by STIHL or are – Examine the connecting cord, power plug and technically identical. If you have any questions in extension cord for damage.
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English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Holding and guiding the machine The blower is designed for one-handed opera‐ tion. It can be carried by the control handle in either the right or left hand. Always hold the power tool firmly in your hand. WARNING Operate the machine only with the blower tube completely mounted –...
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– do not walk back‐ case you should contact your dealer. STIHL rec‐ wards – risk of stumbling. ommends you have this work done by a STIHL Keep the connecting cord behind the power tool servicing dealer.
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STIHL servicing dealer. The machine has a – Use only high-quality spare parts. Otherwise, malfunction. there may be a risk of accidents and damage Before leaving the power tool unattended: Switch to the unit.
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4 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder English Mounting the Elbow ► Line up the recesses. The arrow (2) must be on the top of the blower tube (1). ► Push the blower tube (1) into the blower hous‐ WARNING ing stub (3) as far as the stop. ►...
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English 4 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder Mounting the Suction Tube Lock button (arrow) must engage in position. ► Switch off the motor. Removing the Elbow ► Press down the lock button (1) by inserting a suitable tool through the opening. ►...
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5 Connecting to Power Supply English The cores in the cord must have the following minimum cross-section depending on the mains voltage and cord length. Cord length Minimum cross-section 220 V – 240 V: Up to 20 m 1.5 mm 20 m to 50 m 2.5 mm 100 V –...
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English 7 Switching Off When the machine is not in use, shut it off so BGE 61, BGE 71, SHE 71 that it does not endanger others. Secure it against unauthorized use. BGE 61, BGE 71, SHE 71 ► Move switch (1) to I or II (position II depends on model).
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STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...
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12.3 Motor (BGE 81 / SHE 81) 5 Trigger (BGE 81, SHE 81 only) 230V version 6 Switch (BGE 61, BGE 71, SHE 71 only) Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, 7 Lock button (BGE 81, SHE 81 only) 6.1 A...
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85 dB(A) When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ SHE 81 89 dB(A) 88 dB(A) ment parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. 12.8.2 Sound power level L according to Only use high-quality replacement parts in order...
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The year of construction, the country of manufac‐ ture and the machine number are shown on the machine. Waiblingen, 2024-10-01 ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ance with local regulations.
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IEC 62841 (EN 62841) standard for electric remove the plug by pulling on the cable. motor-operated hand-held tools. Keep the connecting cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged STIHL is required to reproduce the wording. 0458-290-9621-D...
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English 18 General Power Tool Safety Warnings or entangled connecting cables increase the power tool. Carelessness can result in seri‐ risk of electric shock. ous injuries within fractions of a second. e) When operating an electric power tool out‐ 18.5 Handling and use of electric doors, only use an extension cord that is also power tools...
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français 18.6 Service chet. Thrown objects can damage property and increase the risk of personal injury. a) Have your electric power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only genuine Do not use the machine to pick up or blow spare parts.
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