Angle Drive
Lubricate the angle drive with STIHL
gear lubricant for brushcutters (Special
Accessory).
Check the lubricant level at regular
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intervals of about every 25 hours of
operation. Unscrew the filler
plug (2) – if no grease can be seen
on the inside of the filler plug, screw
the tube of grease into the filler hole.
Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz.) grease
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into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube of grease from the
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filler hole.
Refit the filler plug and tighten it
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down firmly.
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Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
Clean the cutting blades, check
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condition and spray them with
STIHL resin solvent.
Fit the blade scabbard.
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Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal
operating conditions only. If your daily
working time is longer or operating
conditions are difficult (very dusty work
area, etc.), shorten the specified
intervals accordingly.
All accessible screws and nuts
Check and retighten if necessary
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(not screws and nuts on cutting
blades)
Cutting blades
Visual inspection before starting
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work
Resharpen as necessary
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Replace if damaged
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Gearbox lubrication
Check before starting work
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Replenish as necessary
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Safety labels
Replace illegible safety labels
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