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Tension the rewind spring.
N
Fit the fan housing.
N
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Storing the Machine
For periods of 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.
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 (special
N
accessory) 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.
Resharpen frequently, take away as
N
little material as possible: two or
three strokes of the file are usually
enough.
1
1
2
Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly
N
– do not alter the contour or the
parent blade (2) in any way.
See cutting attachment packaging for
additional sharpening instructions.
FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 250, FS 250 R
2
1
2