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FR 350, FR 450, FR 480
For periods of about 3 months or longer
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
Dispose fuel properly in accordance
with local environmental
requirements.
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Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
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Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting tool.
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Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
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Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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Use a file – see “Special
Accessories” – to sharpen cutting
tools. In case of more serious wear
or nicks: Resharpen with a grinder
or have work done by STIHL dealer.
:
Resharpen frequently, take away as
little material as possible – two or
three strokes of the file are usually
enough.
To avoid out-of-balance
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After resharpening about 5 times,
have blade checked on STIHL
balancer – see “Special
Accessories” – and rebalanced as
necessary.
:
Resharpen the cutters
(1)
uniformly
– do not alter the contour of the
parent blade
(2)
in any way.
See cutting tool packaging for additional
sharpening instructions.
Storing the Machine
Sharpening
Metal Cutting Tools
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1
002BA083 KN
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