FB 131
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Removing the skirt
N
Take out the screws (1).
N
Remove the strap (2) and skirt (3).
Fitting the skirt
N
Place the skirt (3) in position – it
must be flush with the end of the
deflector.
N
Fit the strap (2), insert the
screws (1) and tighten them down
firmly.
STIHL recommends you use only
original STIHL cutting blades.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from a
shattering blade: Do not attempt to
straighten or weld a worn, bent or
cracked blade – it may break – always
install a new blade.
WARNING
Do not resharpen the blade.
Checking Wear
Check the angle (arrow) on the blade
and the contour of the cutting edges.
Checking Out-of-Balance
To avoid out-of-balance:
N
Have your dealer check the blade
for out-of-balance on a STIHL
balancer (special accessory) –
STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. If blade is
out-of-balance, always install a new
one.
Preparations
N
Position the machine so that the
blade mounting (1) faces up.
Replacing the Skirt
3
9924BA017 KN
2
1
9924BA018 KN
3
2
1
Replacing the Cutting Blade
1
9924BA026 KN
A
New blade
B
Blade partly worn – still
serviceable
C
Blade worn – install new blade
9924BA025 KN
A
B
C
1
0000-GXX-1565-A0
