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16 Cleaning

16.1

Cleaning the Weeder

► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.

► Allow gear housing to cool down.

► Clean the weeder with a damp cloth.

► Clean vents with a paintbrush.

► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐

partment and clean the battery compartment

with a damp cloth.

► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery

compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.

16.2

Cleaning the Blades

► Switch off the weeder.

► Spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent.

► Switch on weeder for 5 seconds.

The blades rotate. The STIHL resin solvent is

distributed evenly.

16.3

Cleaning the Air Filter

► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.

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2

► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a

damp cloth or paintbrush.

► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the

air filter (2) can be removed.

► Swing the air filter (2) upwards and pull it off.

► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to

rinse off coarse dirt from the outside.

► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air

filter (2).

► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.

► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it

down.

The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at

all sides.

► Insert and firmly tighten the screw (1).

16.4

Cleaning the Battery

► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

17 Maintenance

17.1

Maintenance intervals

Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient

conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL

recommends the following maintenance inter‐

vals:
After every 25 hours of operation

► Lubricate the gearbox.
After every 50 hours of operation

► Clean the air filter.
Annually

► Have the weeder checked by a STIHL servic‐

ing dealer.

17.2

Lubricating the Gearbox

► Switch off the weeder.

 2

1

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► Remove screw plug (2).

► If no grease can be seen on the end of the

screw plug (2):

► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐

cant (1).

► Squeeze 10 g of STIHL gear grease into the

gear housing.

► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐

cant (1).

► Insert and tighten the screw plug (2)

securely.

► Switch on the KombiEngine for 1 minute.

The STIHL gear lubricant is evenly distrib‐

uted.

17.3

Removing and Attaching the

Blade

17.3.1

Removing the Blades

WARNING

■ The cutting edges of the blades are sharp.

There is a risk of cutting oneself.

► Wear work gloves made of robust material.

► Switch off the weeder.

English

16 Cleaning

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Summary of Contents for FA02

Page 1: ...RGA 140 Instruction Manual 2 18 ...

Page 2: ...product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product Dr Nikolas Stihl IMPORTANT READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 1 Applicable Documents The local safety regulations apply In addition to this User Manual read under stand a...

Page 3: ...s control handle and handle with the shaft 13 Handle The handle holds and directs the weeder 14 Transport guard The transport guard helps protect the user against contact with the blades 15 Shaft The shaft connects all components 16 Screw plug The screw plug closes the filler opening for STIHL gear grease 17 Gear housing The gear housing encloses the gearbox 18 Blade mounting The blade mounting se...

Page 4: ...ve glasses Wear safety boots Wear work gloves Do not touch the moving blades 5 m 17 ft Maintain a safe distance Remove the battery during work inter ruptions transport storage mainte nance or repair Do not touch hot surface Protect battery from heat and fire Do not immerse battery in fluids Observe the permitted battery temper ature range 4 2 Intended Use The STIHL RGA 140 weeder is designed to re...

Page 5: ...lable from retailers Wear long pants made of robust material Dust can be whipped up during operation Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions If dust is generated Wear a dust respirator mask Unsuitable clothing can get caught on wood undergrowth and in the weeder Users not wearing suitable clothing may be seriously injured Wear close fitting clothing Remove ...

Page 6: ...ith an undamaged weeder If the weeder is dirty Clean the weeder Do not modify the weeder If the controls do not function properly Do not work with the weeder Attach original STIHL accessories for this weeder Attach gear housing as described in this User Manual Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the accessories Never insert objects into the weeder s openin...

Page 7: ...ehavior of the weeder changes during operation or feels unusual it may no longer be in a safe condition This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property Stop working remove the battery and con sult a STIHL servicing dealer Vibrations may occur while using the weeder Wear gloves Take breaks If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur Consult a doctor Sparks can be produced if the ...

Page 8: ...dry condi tion Store the battery in an enclosed space Store battery separately from the weeder and charger Store the battery in electrically non conduc tive packaging Store the battery at a temperature range between 10 C and 50 C 4 10 Cleaning maintenance and repair WARNING The weeder may be switched on unintention ally if the battery is left in place during clean ing maintenance or repair work Th...

Page 9: ...harge the battery fully as described in the instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101 300 500 chargers 6 2 Displaying State of Charge 1 0000 GXX 1248 A0 20 40 40 60 60 80 80 100 0 20 Press the button 1 The LEDs 5 glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge If the LED on the right flashes green Charge the battery 6 3 LEDs on the Battery The LEDs can indicate the state of charge of...

Page 10: ...the Full harness 1 Adjust the full harness 1 so that the carabi ner 2 is about a hand s width below your right hip 8 2 Adjusting the Bike Handle The bike handle can be set to different positions to suit the height and reach of the user Switch off the weeder and remove the battery Use the perforated strip to hook the weeder into the carabiner of the carrying system 1 2 0000097032 001 Loosen the win...

Page 11: ...g as the LEDs are flashing The trigger 3 is now unlocked and the weeder is ready for use The LEDs continue flashing for 5 seconds after the trigger 3 and trigger lockout 1 are released after the weeder is switched on As long as the LEDs are flashing the weeder can be switched on again without having to press the unlock button 2 10 2 Switching the weeder off Release the trigger and trigger lockout ...

Page 12: ... the LEDs do not glow or flash Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer There is a malfunction in the battery 12 Working with the Weeder 12 1 Holding and guiding the weeder 1 2 0000097031 001 Hook the perforated strip 2 into the carabi ner 1 0000 GXX 3039 A0 Hold the weeder firmly with your right hand on the control handle so that your thumb wraps around the control handle Ho...

Page 13: ...g points apply The packaging is electrically non conduc tive The battery cannot move inside the packag ing Secure the packaging so that it cannot move The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger ous Goods regulations The battery is classified as UN 3480 lithium ion batteries and has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38 3 The transport regulations can be ...

Page 14: ... air filter 2 in the housing and fold it down The air filter 2 must sit flush in the housing at all sides Insert and firmly tighten the screw 1 16 4 Cleaning the Battery Clean the battery with a damp cloth 17 Maintenance 17 1 Maintenance intervals Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions and the operating conditions STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter vals After every 25...

Page 15: ... of robust material Switch off the weeder Remove blades 120 0000 GXX 8741 A0 Install the blades offset by 120 If the blades have already been offset twice Replace blades If you are unsure Consult a STIHL servicing dealer 17 5 Sharpening the Blades WARNING The cutting edges of the blades are sharp There is a risk of cutting oneself Wear work gloves made of robust material Switch off the weeder Remo...

Page 16: ...eak in the electrical connection between the weeder and the battery Remove the battery Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment Insert battery The weeder or battery is damp Allow the weeder or battery to dry Trigger is pressed before operating the unlock button Switch on the weeder as described in this User Manual The weeder cuts out during opera tion 3 LEDs light up red The weeder is ...

Page 17: ... Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www stihl com reach 21 Spare Parts and Accesso ries 21 1 Spare parts and accessories These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces sories STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories Despite ongoing market observation ST...

Page 18: ...ions of the UK regulations The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec tronic Equipment Regulations 2012 Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 und Elec tromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and and has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the versions of the following standards valid on the date of manufacture EN 55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN ...

Page 19: ...24 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458 845 0101 A 19 ...

Page 20: ...www stihl com 04588450101A 04588450101A 0458 845 0101 A 0458 845 0101 A ...

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