Storing The Machine; Maintenance And Care; Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage - Stihl BF-KM Instruction Manual

10 Storing the Machine

NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The blades may begin to rotate as soon as the
engine starts. For this reason, blip the throttle
after starting – the engine returns to idling speed.
The starting procedure is now as described in
the instruction manual of the KombiEngine or
basic power tool you are using.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
► See KombiEngine or basic power tool instruc‐
tion manual.
10 Storing the Machine
If not used for approx. 30 days or longer
► Remove, clean and inspect the rotor blades
► If the KombiTool is removed from the Kom‐
biEngine and stored separately: Fit the protec‐
tive cap onto the shaft to avoid dirt getting into
the coupling
► Store the machine in a dry and secure loca‐
tion. Keep out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized persons

11 Maintenance and Care

The following intervals apply to normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is lon‐
ger or operating conditions are difficult (very
dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified
intervals accordingly.
All accessible screws and nuts
► Retighten if necessary
Sweeping attachments and deflectors
► Visual inspection, check tightness before start‐
ing work and after every refueling stop
► Replace if damaged
Safety labels
► Replace illegible safety labels
12 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual and the
KombiEngine manual helps reduce the risk of
unnecessary wear and damage to the power
tool.
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The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in these instruction manuals.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
ating and maintenance instructions. This
includes in particular:
– Alterations or modifications to the product not
approved by STIHL.
– Using tools or accessories which are neither
approved or suitable for the product or are of a
poor quality.
– Using the product for purposes for which it
was not designed.
– Using the product for sports or competitive
events.
– Consequential damage caused by continuing
to use the product with defective components.
12.1 Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the chapter on
"Maintenance and Care" must be performed on a
regular basis. If these maintenance operations
cannot be performed by the owner, they should
be performed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
If these maintenance operations are not carried
out as specified, the user assumes responsibility
for any damage that may occur. Among other
parts, this includes:
– Corrosion and other consequential damage
resulting from improper storage.
– Damage to the product resulting from the use
of poor quality replacement parts.
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