Sharpening Instructions; Storing The Machine - Stihl HL 94 Instruction Manual

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NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube of grease from the
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filler hole.
Refit the filler plug and tighten it
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down firmly.
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Sharpening Instructions

When cutting performance and behavior
begin to deteriorate, i.e. blades
frequently snag on branches:
Resharpen the cutting blades.
It is best to have the cutting blades
resharpened by a dealer on a workshop
sharpener. STIHL recommends an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
It is also possible to use a flat crosscut
sharpening file. Hold the sharpening file
at the prescribed angle (see
"Specifications").
Only sharpen the cutting edge.
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Always file towards the cutting
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edge.
The file only sharpens on the
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forward stroke – lift it off the blade
on the backstroke.
Use a whetstone to remove burr
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from cutting edges.
Remove as little material as
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possible.
After sharpening, clean away filing
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or grinding dust and then spray the
cutting blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
NOTICE
Do not operate your machine with dull or
damaged cutting blades. This may
cause overload and will give
unsatisfactory cutting results.

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Clean the cutting blades, check
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condition and spray them with
STIHL resin solvent.
Fit the blade scabbard.
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Thoroughly clean the machine.
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Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location Keep out of the
reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
HL 94