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12 Storing the Machine
11.1
Blade Drive Gear
Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear
lubricant for hedge trimmers – see "Special
Accessories".
► Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of
about every 25 hours of operation. Unscrew
the filler plug (1) – if no grease can be seen on
the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of
grease into the filler hole.
► Squeeze up to 10 g (2/5 oz) grease into the
gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease.
► Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler
hole.
► Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly.
11.2
Angle Drive Gear
Lubricate the angle drive gear with STIHL gear
lubricant for brushcutters (special accessory).
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► Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of
about every 25 hours of operation. Unscrew
the filler plug (2) – if no grease can be seen on
the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of
grease into the filler hole.
► Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the
gearbox.
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NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease.
► Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler
hole.
► Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly.
12 Storing the Machine
For periods of 30 days or longer
► Clean the cutting blades, check condition and
spray them with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the blade scabbard.
► If the KombiTool is removed from the Kom‐
biEngine and stored separately: Fit the protec‐
tive cap on the drive tube to protect it from
dust and dirt.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure location
Keep out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
13 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
► Check and retighten if necessary (not screws
and nuts on cutting blades)
Cutting blades
► Visual inspection before starting work
► Resharpen as necessary
► Replace if damaged
Gearbox lubrication
► Check before starting work
► Replenish as necessary
Safety labels
► Replace illegible safety labels
14 Sharpening Instructions
When cutting performance and behavior begin to
deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on
branches: Resharpen the cutting blades.
It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened
by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
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