17.1 REACH
REACH is an EC Directive for the
registration, evaluation, authorisation and
restriction of chemicals.
Information on compliance with the
REACH Directive (EC) No. 1907/2006 is
available from www.stihl.com/reach.
18. Troubleshooting
If necessary, contact a specialist
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
Fault:
Motor does not start
Possible cause:
– Motor overload protection activated
– No mains voltage
– Electric cable, plug, plug connector or
switch defective
– Feed chute not properly closed - safety
cut-off switch actuated (motorstop)
– Blade disc blocked
– Locking device is not reset
Remedy:
– Allow machine to cool down (
– Check power cable and fuse
(
10.1)
– Check cable, plug, connector and
switch and replace if necessary (by
electrician)
(
10.1)
– Close feed chute properly and tighten
screws (
11.2)
– Remove feed chute and remove
shredder deposits from the housing
(Important: disconnect the power cable)
(
11.3)
– Reset locking device (
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Fault:
Reduced shredding performance
Possible cause:
– Blunt blades
Remedy:
– Reverse, re-sharpen or replace
shredding blades
Fault:
Shredding material is not drawn in
Possible cause:
– GHE 260: Incorrect rotational direction
of blade disc
Remedy:
– GHE 260: Change rotational direction
of blade disc (
19. Service schedule
19.1 Handover confirmation
8.6)
11.4)
(
11.7)
10.6)
19.2 Service confirmation
Please hand this instruction manual
to your STIHL specialist dealer in
the case of maintenance operations.
He will confirm the service operations
performed in the pre-printed boxes.
Service performed on
Next service date
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