Cleaning; Maintenance - Stihl FSA 200.0 R Instruction Manual

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► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– The battery is separated from the brushcut‐
ter.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
User Manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit
green LEDs).
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.

17 Cleaning

17.1 Cleaning the Brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
17.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
17.3 Cleaning the air filter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
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► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a
damp cloth or brush.
► Turn the screws (1) counterclockwise until the
21.3.
air filter (2) can be removed.
► Fold the air filter (2) upward and pull it off.
► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to
rinse off coarse dirt from the outside.
► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (2).
► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.
► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it
down.
The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at
all sides.
► Insert screws (1) and tighten them securely.
17.4
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

18 Maintenance

18.1
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
After every 50 hours of operation
► Lubricate the gearbox.
► Clean the air filter.
Annually
► Have the brushcutter checked by a STIHL
dealer.
18.2
► Remove screw plug (2).
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Cleaning the Battery
Maintenance intervals
Lubricating the gearbox
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17 Cleaning
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