
► Thread the ends of the lines through the open‐
ings (5) in the housing (1).
► Place the spool (4) in the housing.
► Press home the cover (3) until both tabs (2)
engage with a audible click
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The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions.
The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when
working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting condi‐
tions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Weekly
Monthly
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete unit
visual inspection (condition)
X
Clean
X
Connecting cable
check
X
Have replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
X
Switch
Function test
X
Have replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
X
X
Cool air intakes
clean
X
Accessible screws, nuts and
bolts
Tighten
X
Cutting attachment (mowing
head)
Visual inspection
X
Have replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
X
Check for secure fit
X
Safety information label
replace
X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL dealers
15 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 in this man‐
ual. 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.
–
Consequential damage caused by continuing
to use the product with defective components.
15.1
Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the "Maintenance
Chart" must be performed on a regular basis. If
these maintenance operations cannot be per‐
formed by the owner, they should be performed
by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
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