STIHL GHE 355 EN Instruction manual GHE 355.
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Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers' requirements. The products are designed for reliability even under extreme conditions. STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product. Dr. Nikolas Stihl IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Pulling or pushing the garden shredder Lifting or carrying the garden shredder Transporting the garden shredder on a load floor Minimising wear and preventing damage Standard spare parts Environmental protection Disposal Technical specifications Troubleshooting Service schedule Handover confirmation Service confirmation 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 2. Notes on the instruction manual 2.
EN Texts relating to illustrations: Illustrations relating to use of the machine can be found in the front of this instruction manual. The camera symbol serves to link the figures on the illustration pages with the corresponding text passages in the instruction manual.
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4.1 General These safety regulations must be observed when working with the machine. Read the entire instruction manual before using the machine for the first time. Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. These safety precautions are essential for your safety, however the list is not exhaustive. Always use the machine in a reasonable and responsible manner and be aware that the user is responsible for accidents involving third parties or their property.
4.2 Warning – dangers caused by electrical current Warning: Risk of electric shock! Particularly important for electrical safety are the power cable, mains plug, On / Off switch and electric cable. Damaged cables, connectors and plugs, or electric cables that do not conform to regulations must not be used, to prevent any risk of electric shocks. Therefore, check the electric cable regularly for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness).
Push or pull the machine at walking pace only. Do not tow! When transporting the machine, always observe regional legislation, especially regarding load security and the transport of objects on load floors. 4.5 Before operation Make sure that only persons who are familiar with the instruction manual are permitted to use the machine. Observe the local regulations regarding permitted operating times for gardening power tools with combustion engines or electric motors.
Only work during the day or with good artificial light. Keep the working area neat and tidy at all times. Remove tripping hazards such as stones, branches, cables etc. The operator should not stand any higher than the level of the base of the machine. Starting: Place the machine in a stable and upright position prior to starting. The machine must never be operated in a horizontal position. Exercise care when switching on the machine and observe the instructions in the section "Operating the machine". (Ö 10.
– Check that all parts of the cutting unit are seated securely, retighten the screws if necessary (observe tightening torques). – Have damaged parts replaced or repaired by a technician; the parts must be of similar quality. 4.7 Maintenance and repairs Before carrying out any maintenance operations (cleaning, repair etc.) and before checking whether the electric cable is entwined or damaged, park the machine on firm, level ground, switch off the motor and disconnect the mains plug.
4.9 Disposal Waste products can be harmful to people, animals and the environment. They must consequently be disposed of properly. Consult your recycling centre or your specialist dealer for information on the proper disposal of waste products. STIHL recommends STIHL specialist dealers. Ensure that old machines are properly disposed of. Render the machine unusable prior to disposal. In order to prevent accidents, always remove the power cable and electric cable to the motor. 5.
EN 6. Standard equipment Item A B C D E F G H I J K L Designation Basic unit with lower chute Upper chute Wheel axle Wheel carrier Wheel lock Bolt, M6 x 55 Hexagon nut Wheel Wheel cap Wheel plug Roll pin Self-tapping screw P6 x 50 0478 201 8314 C - EN Qty. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Item M N O P Q R S T U x Designation Discharge flap Ejection chute extension Strip Pin Torx screw P5 x 20 Torx screw P5 x 10 Safety screw Cable clip Installation tool Instruction manual Qty.
7. Preparing the machine for operation Avoid damage to the machine. Strictly observe all tightening torques in the following section "Preparing the machine for operation" to avoid damaging the machine. 7.1 Attaching the wheel axle and wheels ● Push wheel (H) onto the mounted wheel axle. ● Push in wheel plug (J) and secure by driving in roll pin (K). ● Fit wheel cap (I). ● Repeat this procedure on the other side. 14 ● Fasten screws (R) in the lugs of hooks (1) (1 - 2 Nm). 7.
● Insert screws (L) through the openings in wheel carriers (7) and fasten using installation tool (U) (3 - 4 Nm). 3 Install the strip The bent section of wheel carrier (5) must be precisely inserted in the recesses on ejection chute extension (6). ● Position strip (O) and screw in screws (Q) (1 - 2 Nm). 4 Install the discharge flap ● Attach discharge flap (M) and press in pin (P) (use a plastic hammer if necessary).
Closing the discharge flap: 7.5 Mounting the cable clip ● For transport or space-saving storage, lift tab (2) slightly and fold away discharge flap (1) downwards. 7.4 Attaching the upper chute The chute can only be installed by a specialist dealer using special tools. STIHL recommends STIHL specialist dealers. ● Place upper chute (B) onto lower chute (1). ● Fold splash guard (2) up as shown and hold in this position. ● Screw in screws (S).
Organic plant trimmings such as fruit and vegetable waste, flower cuttings, leaves, etc. 8.4 Working area for operator EN Soft material: 8.5 Correct way to feed the garden shredder Hard material: Tree and hedge cuttings and thick branch material with side shoots. Tree and hedge cuttings should be processed when fresh, as the shredding performance is better with fresh than with dried-out or wet material. 8.2 What material cannot be processed? Stones, glass, bits of metal (wire, nails, etc.
with the garden shredder, stop feeding the machine in order to relieve the load on the motor or engine. Risk of injury! The inclined blade unit can cause branches to kick back. In order to prevent injuries caused by kickback, the garden shredder must be fed in the correct manner. If the garden shredder is fed from the rear (i.e. the operator is standing in the working area (Ö 8.
The motor/shredding tool may only be operated when the feed chute has been properly closed. If the right closure screw (machine viewed from the front) becomes loose during operation, the motor is switched off automatically and after a few seconds the shredding tool comes to a standstill. 9.3 Motor run-down brake The motor run-down brake shortens the run-down time from when the machine is switched off until the blades stop to a few seconds. 9.
The garden shredder motor is switched off and braked automatically. Risk of injury! Beware of the work tools running on for several seconds before coming to a standstill after switching off the motor. 10.6 Preselector switch ● Connect the power cable. (Ö 10.2) ● Press green button (1) on the switch. The garden shredder starts up. 10.5 Switching off the garden shredder Only switch off the motor when there is no longer any shredding material in the machine.
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and level ground and set down safely. ● Put on thick gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection. ● Open the discharge flap. (Ö 7.3) ● Connect the power cable. ● Switch on garden shredder. (Ö 10.4) ● Wait until the garden shredder has reached its maximum speed (idling speed). ● Check that the shredding material to be processed (hard or soft material) matches the symbol in the display. (Ö 8.6) ● If the display does not match, change the setting. (Ö 10.
11.3 Installing the feed chute Risk of injury! Always wear thick gloves. Before installing the feed chute, make sure that the cutting unit is not locked by the locking device. 11.4 Removing the feed chute Risk of injury! Always disconnect the mains plug before removing the closure screws. Always wear thick gloves. 11.6 Removing the blade set Risk of injury! Always wear gloves! Do not touch the blades until they have come to a standstill. 1 Lock the blade disc ● Unscrew and remove closure screws (1).
3 Remove the wing blades ● Fold back locking device (2). EN 2 Detach the blade set ● Remove blade disc (1). 11.7 Installing the blade set Risk of injury! Always wear gloves! Before attaching the blade set, visually check that the blade disc and all shredding blades are OK and have no notches, cracks or pieces chipped out. Clean the blade mounting on the machine, the blade disc and the shredding blade before attaching the blade set. ● Loosen bolt (3) using assembly tool (U) and unscrew completely.
1 Fit the blade disc 2 Lock the blade set ● Turn blade disc (1) to the position shown and fold locking device (2) upwards as far as it goes. ● Attach wing blade (4), wing blade (5) and wing blade (6). 3 Fit the wing blade ● Fit blade disc (1) onto the blade mounting. When doing so, pay attention to the teeth on the blade mounting. 24 The numbers (3) on the inside of the wing blades refer to their installation sequence.
1 Blade overview Maximum wear limit (A) for combination blade (1): A = < 5 mm 3 Wing blade The measurement procedure and the value specified are the same for all three wing blades. Asymmetrical wear may occur at the wing blades due to uneven use of the cutting edges. – 1 combination blade (1) – 3 wing blades (2) – 2 shredding blades (3) ● Attach clamping ring (7) and secure along with retaining washer (8) and bolt (9). ● Remove the blade set. (Ö 11.
4 Shredding blades The measurement procedure and the value specified are the same for both shredding blades. Asymmetrical wear may occur at the shredding blades due to uneven use of the cutting edges. 11.9 Sharpening shredding blades The electric motor is maintenance-free. We recommend that all shredding blades are sharpened only by a specialist dealer, as the function (drawing in of shredding material, durability of the cutting edges etc.
Risk of injury: Before transporting, carefully read and observe the section "For your safety", in particular the "Transporting the machine" section. (Ö 4.4) EN 12. Transport ● Attach cable clip (1) at the edge of opening (2). ● Store the rest of the electric cable on the cable clip. 12.2 Pulling or pushing the garden shredder Only transport the garden shredder with the chute fitted. Before lifting the machine, note the weight given in the "Technical specifications" section. (Ö 16.
● Secure the machine against slipping using suitable fastening materials. Attach ropes or straps to wheel carrier (1) or feed chute (2). 13.
15.1 Disposal Render the machine unusable prior to disposal. In particular, remove the power cable and electric cable to the motor for this purpose. Risk of injury from the blades. Always store an old garden shredder in a safe place prior to scrapping. Make sure that the machine and the blades are kept out of the reach of children. 16.
– Excessively long/wrong extension cable – Bent blade disc Remedy: – Replace or re-sharpen shredding blades # (Ö 11.9), (Ö 11.8) – Sharpen blades correctly # (Ö 11.9) – Use a suitable extension cable (Ö 10.1) – Check blade disc visually # 18. Service schedule 18.1 Handover confirmation Fault: Branch material is not drawn in Possible cause: – Incorrect rotational direction of blade disc – Blunt or incorrectly ground blades Remedy: – Change rotational direction of blade disc (Ö 10.
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