STIHL HSE 60 70 Hedge Trimmer Owners Manual

STIHL HSE 60, 70 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. English / USA Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 6 Using the Unit . 14 Starting .

15 Storing the Machine 16 Main Parts and Controls . 17 Specifications . 19 Maintenance and Repairs . 19 BA_SE_180_002_01_05.fm Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your hedge trimmer. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL hedge trimmer, it is important that you read and understand the safety precautions and maintenance instructions before using your hedge trimmer. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. !Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 446 8621. M5. K7. FST. Printed in Germany STIHl HSE 60, HSE 70 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. !Danger: indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. 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. !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. Symbols in text The operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: 2 HSE 60, HSE 70 English / USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and serious or fatal injury, basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electric hedge trimmers. Read and follow all safety precautions and instructions, including the following: 1. Use Proper Replacement Parts ­ This electric hedge trimmer is double-insulated. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Polarized Plug ­ To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The hedge trimmer plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit in a polarized wall outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. 5. 3. Avoid Dangerous Environment Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations. Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands. 4. Do not expose to or use in rain. 10. Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. Keep Children Away – All bystanders should be kept at a distance from the work area. Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.