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17 Repairing
► Note which end of the flexible shaft (6) was
attached to the powerhead and which end of
the flexible shaft (6) is attached to the coupling
sleeve (5).
► Completely pull out the flexible shaft (6).
► If the flexible shaft (6) has turned blue:
Replace the flexible shaft (6).
► Lubricate the flexible shaft (6) with an even
coat of STIHL multi-purpose grease.
► Turn the flexible shaft (6) through 180°.
► Push the flexible shaft (6) into the flexible drive
tube (2).
The end of the flexible shaft (6) that was previ‐
ously attached to the powerhead is now point‐
ing toward the coupling sleeve (5).
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► Turn flexible shaft (6) back and forth and push
it in direction of coupling sleeve (5) until dis‐
tance (a) is 1.5 cm.
► Fit the flexible drive tube (2) with the flexible
shaft (6) in the powerhead and align it so that
the word TOP on the flexible drive tube (2)
faces up.
The marking line at the TOP arrowhead must
be flush with the edge of the powerhead.
► Fit the screw (1).
► Secure the throttle cable (4) with the throttle
cable retainer (3) to the flexible shaft (2) in
such a way that the throttle cable (4) is not
wrapped around the flexible shaft (2).
16.3
Lubricating the gearbox
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18 Troubleshooting
18.1
Troubleshooting the Brushcutter
Most problems can be attributed to the same cause.
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► Remove screw plug (2).
► If no grease can be seen on the end of the
screw plug (2):
► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (1).
► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the
gear housing.
► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (1).
► Refit and firmly tighten the screw plug (2) .
► Run the brushcutter for 1 minute without
load.
The STIHL gear lubricant is evenly distrib‐
uted.
16.4
Sharpening and Balancing a
Metal Cutting Attachment
Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting
attachments requires a lot of practice.
STIHL recommends you have metal cutting
attachments resharpened and balanced by a
STIHL servicing dealer.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment as
described in the instructions and on the pack‐
aging supplied with the cutting attachment you
are using.
17 Repairing
17.1
Repairing the Trimmer and
Cutting Attachment
The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the trimmer or cutting attachment is dam‐
aged: Do not use your trimmer or cutting
attachment and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
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