FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
English
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For periods of about 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N
Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
N
Use a sharpening file (see "Special
Accessories") to sharpen dull
cutting attachments. In case of
more serious wear or nicks:
Resharpen with a grinder or have
the work done by a dealer – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
N
Sharpen frequently, take away as
little metal as possible – two or three
strokes of the file are usually
enough.
N
Resharpen the teeth (1) uniformly –
do not alter the contour of the parent
blade (2) in any way.
See cutting attachment packaging for
additional sharpening instructions. Keep
the packaging for future reference.
Balancing
N
After resharpening about 5 times,
check the cutting attachment for
out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer
– see “Special Accessories” – or
have it checked by a dealer and re-
balanced as necessary – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Storing the Machine
Sharpening Metal Cutting
Blades
2
1
002BA083 KN
2
1
2
2
1
1
