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Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual
helps reduce the risk of unnecessary
wear and damage to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated,
maintained and stored with the due care
and attention described in this
instruction manual.
The user is responsible for all damage
caused by non-observance of the safety
precautions, operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual. This includes
in particular:
Alterations or modifications to the
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product not approved by STIHL.
Using tools or accessories which
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are neither approved or suitable for
the product or are of a poor quality.
Using the product for purposes for
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which it was not designed.
Using the product for sports or
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competitive events.
Consequential damage caused by
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continuing to use the product with
defective components.
Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the
"Maintenance Chart" must be performed
on a regular basis. If these maintenance
operations cannot be performed by the
owner, they should be performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
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servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
If these maintenance operations are not
carried out as specified, the user
assumes responsibility for any damage
that may occur. Among other things,
this includes:
Damage to the motor due to neglect
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or deficient maintenance (e.g. not
cleaning cooling air inlets).
Damage due to incorrect electrical
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connection (voltage, inadequately
rated connecting cords).
Corrosion and other consequential
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damage resulting from improper
storage.
Damage to the product resulting
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from the use of poor quality
replacement parts.
Wear Parts
Some parts of the machine are subject
to normal wear and tear even when the
machine is used in conformity with its
intended use. These parts must be
replaced in good time, depending on the
nature and duration of use. Among other
parts, this includes:
Filter element, filter bag
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Troubleshooting
Fault: Motor does not start
Cause
Remedy
Mains circuit-
Check and reset
breaker has been
mains circuit
tripped
breaker
Fault: Motor does not run in automatic
mode
Cause
Remedy
Power tool faulty or
Check correct
not plugged in
operation of power
correctly
tool and insert plug
properly
Fault: Poor suction performance
Cause
Remedy
Filter bag is full
See "Emptying the
container"
Suction hose / tool
Clean suction
is clogged
hose / tool
Filter element is
See "Cleaning the
fouled
filter element" and
"Replacing the fil -
ter element"
Gasket between
Clean or replace
upper part of vac -
gasket
uum cleaner and
container is fouled
or faulty
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