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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.
It is also possible to use a flat crosscut
sharpening file. Hold the sharpening file
at the prescribed angle (see
"Specifications").
Only sharpen the cutting edge – do
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not file blunt projecting parts of the
cutting blade or the cutting blade
guard (see "Main Parts and
Controls")
Always file towards the cutting
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edge.
The file only sharpens on the
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forward stroke – lift it off the blade
on the backstroke.
Use a whetstone to remove burr
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from cutting edge.
Remove as little material as
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possible.
After sharpening, clean away filing
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or grinding dust and then spray the
cutting blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
NOTICE
Do not operate your machine with dull or
damaged cutting blades. This may
cause overload and will give
unsatisfactory cutting results.
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Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Clean the cutting blades, check
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condition and spray with STIHL
resin solvent.
Fit the blade scabbard.
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Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location. Out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
HL 100, HL 100 K