STIHL SE 61 Wet Dry Vacuums Owner Manual

STIHL SE 61 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. Instruction Manual 1 – 20 Manual de instrucciones 21 – 41 English Contents Guide to Using this Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling the Unit Connecting to Power Supply Switching On Working Switching Off After Finishing Work Emptying the container Cleaning the filter element Replacing the filter element Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Addresses This manual contains operating and safety instructions for the STIHL vacuum cleaner.

Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your vacuum cleaner. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL vacuum cleaner, it is important that you read and understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions before using your vacuum cleaner. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Warning! Because a vacuum cleaner is a highspeed electric power tool, some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010 0458-646-8621. M1.A10.FST. 0000001864_002_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Original Instruction Manual { SE 61 1 English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury. Caution! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using a vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS STIHL VACUUM CLEANER WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or other injury: 1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. Do not use with damaged power supply cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not pull or carry by power supply cord, use power supply cord as a handle, close a door on power supply cord, or pull power supply cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep power supply cord away from heated surfaces. 2. 3. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration.