Instruction Manual

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17 Maintenance
17.1 Sharpening the Cutting Blades
STIHL recommends you have the cutting blades
resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp. There is a risk
of cut injuries.
Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Use a STIHL flat crosscut file to sharpen each cutting
edge on the upper blade. The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke. Maintain the prescribed sharpening angle,
@ 20.2.
Turn the hedge trimmer over.
Sharpen the remaining cutting edges.
Deburr each cutting edge from below.
Turn the hedge trimmer over.
Deburr the remaining cutting edges.
Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.
If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
18.1 Repairing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
The hedge trimmer, cutting blades and battery cannot be
repaired by the user.
If the hedge trimmer or cutting blades are damaged: Do
not use your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
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