► Store charger in a closed, dry space and keep
in a secure location. Protect against unauthor‐
ized use (e. g., by children) and dirt
18 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Move the retaining latch to
ƒ
and remove the bat‐
tery before performing any work on the power tool.
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete unit
visual inspection (condi‐
tion)
X
Clean
X
Control handles (locking
lever, trigger switch lock‐
out and trigger switch)
Function test
X
Clean
X
X
Cool air intake port
Visual inspection
X
Clean
X
Accessible screws, nuts
and bolts
Tighten
X
Battery
Visual inspection
X
X
X
remove
X
Battery compartment
clean
X
X
check
X
X
Water connection, water
system
check
X
X
Have it repaired by a
specialist dealer
1)
X
Cutting wheel
Check
X
X
X
replace
X
X
Guide plate (underneath
machine)
check
X
Replace
1)
X
X
Safety information label
replace
X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL dealers
19 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual helps
reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐
age to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in this instruction manual.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
ating and maintenance instructions. This
includes in particular:
–
Alterations or modifications to the product not
approved by STIHL.
–
Using tools or accessories which are neither
approved or suitable for the product or are of a
poor quality.
–
Using the product for purposes for which it
was not designed.
–
Using the product for sports or competitive
events.
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