
NOTICE
Do not operate your machine with dull or dam‐
aged cutting blades. This may cause overload
and will give unsatisfactory cutting results.
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If out of use for periods of about 30 days or lon‐
ger
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the man‐
ual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until
it stops.
► Clean the cutting blades, check condition and
spray them with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the blade scabbard.
► Thoroughly clean the machine.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure location
Keep out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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nance by User
19.1
Throttle Cable
19.1.1
Checking adjustment of throttle cable
Error: Engine speed increases when only the
throttle trigger is pulled.
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► Start the engine.
► Pull the throttle trigger (1) – do not press down
the throttle trigger lockout (2).
If the engine speed increases or if the cutting
blades run, the throttle cable has to be adjusted.
► Shut off the engine.
► Have throttle cable adjusted by your dealer.
STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
19.2
Spark arresting screen in muf‐
fler
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire caused by hot particles
escaping from the machine, never operate the
machine without a spark arresting screen, or with
the spark arresting screen damaged. Do not
modify the muffler or spark arresting screen.
NOTICE
According to the law or regulations in some
countries or federal states, certain operations
may only be carried out if a properly serviced
spark arresting screen is provided.
If the engine is down on power, check the spark
arresting screen in the muffler.
► Wait for the muffler to cool down
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2
► Undo screw (1)
► Lift the spark arresting screen (2) and pull it
out.
► Clean the spark arresting screen. If the screen
is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new
one
► Refit the spark arresting screen
► Insert and tighten the screw
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nance by Dealer
20.1
Maintenance work
STIHL recommends that all maintenance and
repairs be carried out by STIHL dealers.
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