Instruction Manual

SE 122, SE 122 E
English
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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
product not approved by STIHL.
– Using tools or accessories which
are neither approved or suitable for
the product or are of a poor quality.
– Using the product for purposes for
which it was not designed.
– Using the product for sports or
competitive events.
– Consequential damage caused by
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
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
or deficient maintenance (e.g. not
cleaning cooling air inlets).
– Damage due to incorrect electrical
connection (voltage, inadequately
rated connecting cords).
– Corrosion and other consequential
damage resulting from improper
storage.
– Damage to the product resulting
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
Fault: Motor does not start
Fault: Motor does not run in automatic
mode
Fault: Poor suction performance
Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Troubleshooting
Cause Remedy
Mains circuit-
breaker has been
tripped
Check and reset
mains circuit
breaker
Overload protection
has been tripped
Let vacuum
cleaner cool for
approx. 5 minutes
Cause Remedy
Power tool faulty or
not plugged in
correctly
Check correct
operation of power
tool and insert plug
properly
Cause Remedy
Manually set suction
power is too low
See "Operation"
Filter bag is full See "Emptying the
container"
Suction hose / tool
is clogged
Clean suction
hose / tool
Filter element is
fouled
See "Cleaning the
filter element" and
"Replacing the fil
-
ter element"
Gasket between
upper part of vac
-
uum cleaner and
container is fouled
or faulty
Clean or replace
gasket