16.2
Lubricating the Gearbox
1
2
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► Remove screw plug (1).
► If no grease is visible on the end of the screw
plug (1):
► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (2).
► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the
gear housing.
► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (2).
► Insert and tighten the screw plug (1)
securely.
► Run the hedge trimmer for one minute.
The STIHL gear lubricant is evenly distrib‐
uted.
16.3
Sharpening the cutting blades
STIHL recommends you have the cutting blades
resharpened by a STIHL dealer.
WARNING
■ The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp.
There is a risk of cutting oneself.
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
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► Use a STIHL flat file to sharpen each cutting
edge on the upper blade. The file only sharp‐
ens on the forward stroke. Maintain the pre‐
scribed sharpening angle, 19.2.
► Turn the hedge trimmer over.
► Sharpen the remaining cutting edges.
► Deburr each cutting edge from below.
► Turn the hedge trimmer over.
► Deburr the remaining cutting edges.
► Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
► Spray both sides of cutting blades with STIHL
resin solvent.
► Run the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. The STIHL resin sol‐
vent is distributed evenly.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL authorized
dealer.
17 Repairing
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.
18 Troubleshooting
18.1
Troubleshooting the Hedge Trimmer or Battery
Fault
LEDs on the
battery
Cause
Remedy
Hedge trimmer
does not start
1 LED flashing
green.
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
► Charge battery as described in the User
Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 301,
301-4, 500.
English
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