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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.
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 (Ö 8.6)
– Check power cable and fuse
# (Ö 10.1)
– Check cable, plug, connector and
switch and replace if necessary (by
electrician) # (Ö 10.1)
– Close feed chute properly and tighten
screws (Ö 11.2)
– Remove feed chute and remove
shredder deposits from the housing
(Important: disconnect the power cable)
(Ö 11.3)
– Reset locking device (Ö 11.4)
Fault:
Reduced shredding performance
Possible cause:
– Blunt blades
Remedy:
– Reverse, re-sharpen or replace
shredding blades # (Ö 11.7)
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 (Ö 10.6)
19.1 Handover confirmation
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.
18. Troubleshooting
# If necessary, contact a specialist
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
19. Service schedule
Service performed on
Next service date
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