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Storing the Machine, Sharpening, Metal Cutting Tools

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English / USA Storing the Machine Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools For periods of about 3 months or longer : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. : Run engine until carburetor is dry - this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Remove, clean and inspect the cutting tool. : Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. : Use a file (special accessory) to sharpen cutting tools. In case of more serious wear or nicks: Resharpen with a grinder or have work done by STIHL dealer. : Resharpen frequently, take away as little material as possible - two or three strokes of the file are usually enough. To avoid out-of-balance : After resharpening about 5 times, have blade checked on STIHL balancer (special accessory) and rebalanced as necessary. 1 2 1 1 2 2 : Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly - do not alter the contour of the parent blade (2) in any way. See cutting tool packaging for additional sharpening instructions. 002BA042 KN 44 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R

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English / USA
FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
For periods of about 3 months or longer
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
Dispose fuel properly in accordance
with local environmental
requirements.
:
Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
:
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting tool.
:
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
:
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
:
Use a file (special accessory) to
sharpen cutting tools. In case of
more serious wear or nicks:
Resharpen with a grinder or have
work done by STIHL dealer.
:
Resharpen frequently, take away as
little material as possible – two or
three strokes of the file are usually
enough.
To avoid out-of-balance
:
After resharpening about 5 times,
have blade checked on STIHL
balancer (special accessory) and
rebalanced as necessary.
:
Resharpen the cutters
(1)
uniformly
– do not alter the contour of the
parent blade
(2)
in any way.
See cutting tool packaging for additional
sharpening instructions.
Storing the Machine
Sharpening
Metal Cutting Tools
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2
1
2
1
1
002BA042 KN