Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine; Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades - Stihl FS 111 Instruction Manual

Lubricating the Gearbox

1
Check grease level after every 25 hours
of operation and re-lubricate if
necessary.
Remove the screw plug (1).
N
If no grease can be seen on the
N
inside of the screw plug (1): Screw
the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant
(special accessory) into the filler
hole.
Squeeze no more than 5 g (1/5 oz)
N
grease into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube (2).
N
Insert the screw plug (1) and tighten
N
it down firmly.
FS 111, FS 111 R

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
N
well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
N
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
N
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove, clean and inspect the
N
cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
N
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry and
N
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Sharpening Metal Cutting
Blades
Use a sharpening file (see "Special
N
Accessories") to sharpen dull
cutting attachments. In case of
more serious wear or nicks:
Resharpen with a grinder or have
the work done by a dealer – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Sharpen frequently, take away as
N
little metal as possible – two or three
strokes of the file are usually
enough.
1
2
1
2
Resharpen the teeth (1) uniformly –
N
do not alter the contour of the parent
blade (2) in any way.
See cutting attachment packaging for
additional sharpening instructions. Keep
the packaging for future reference.
English
1
2
41