Shredding; Folding In The Machine Ghe 140 L; Folding Out The Machine; Ghe 140 L - Stihl GHE 135 L Manual De Instrucciones

The garden shredder features an
automatic reverse. In the event of a
blocked blade roller, the machine
automatically engages reverse in order to
free the blockage.
The shredding material is released again.
Once the blockage has been
removed, only feed the garden
shredder at maximum motor speed.

10.10 Shredding

● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Put on thick gloves, safety glasses and
hearing protection.
● Connect the power cable to the garden
shredder. ( 10.2)
● Switch on the garden shredder.
( 10.7)
● Wait until the garden shredder has
reached its maximum speed (idling
speed).
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
( 8.4)
● Switch off the garden shredder.
( 10.8)
10.11 Folding in the machine

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● Disconnect the machine.
( 10.3)
● Hold the machine with one hand on
handle (1).
● Pull locking lever (2) to the stop in the
direction of the arrow and hold. The
upper machine is released.
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● Slowly guide upper machine (3)
downwards to the stop and hold.
● Release locking lever (2) and ensure
that the upper machine is securely
locked in place.

10.12 Folding out the machine

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● Hold the machine down with one
hand on handle (1).
● Pull locking lever (2) to the stop in the
direction of the arrow and hold. The
upper machine is released.
● Slowly pull upper machine (3) upwards
to the stop and hold.
● Release locking lever (2) and ensure
that the upper machine is securely
locked in place.

11. Maintenance

Risk of injury:
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" ( 4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" ( 4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Disconnect the mains plug before
performing any maintenance
operations.

11.1 Adjusting the counterplate

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The machine must be free of
shredding material.
Step 1
● Switch on the machine (on/off switch in
"feed" position). ( 10.7)
Step 2
● With the machine running, slowly turn
adjustment screw (1) clockwise using
Allen key (2). This presses the
counterplate against the blade roller
inside the machine. The counterplate is
properly adjusted when a few
aluminium shavings fall through the
ejection chute.
The counterplate is adjusted and the
machine is ready for operation.

11.2 Cleaning the machine

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Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
The machine may only be cleaned in the
position shown.
Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as
switches. This would result in
expensive repairs.
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