Storing The Machine; Replacing The Depth Wheel - Stihl FCS Instruction Manual

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WARNING
The blade may begin to move as soon
as the engine starts. For this reason, blip
the throttle after starting – the engine
returns to idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure
described in the basic power tool
instruction manual.
Stopping the Engine
See basic power tool instruction
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manual.
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Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting blade.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.

Replacing the Depth Wheel

Have the worn wheel replaced by a
specialist dealer. STIHL recommends
that maintenance and repair work be
carried out only by authorized STIHL
dealers.
Wheel
2
End of screw thread (1) is deformed
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so that the wingnut (2) cannot be
lost
The wingnut can only be unscrewed
from the screw with lots of force. If the
parts are joined again after this, the
function of the "filler cap retainer" is no
longer assured. In this case, have the
screw and wingnut replaced with new
ones by a specialist dealer.
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