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16 Maintenance
15.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.
15.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16.1 Sharpening the Cutting Blades
STIHL recommends you have the cutting blades
resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp. There is a risk
of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Use a STIHL flat crosscut file to sharpen each cutting
edge on the upper blade. The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke. Maintain the prescribed sharpening angle,
► Turn the hedge trimmer over.
► Deburr each cutting edge from below.
► Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
17.1 Repairing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
The hedge trimmer, cutting blades and battery cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the hedge trimmer or cutting blades are damaged: Do
not use your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
16 Maintenance
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