14 Maintenance and Care
14 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions.
The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when
working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting condi‐
tions (extensive dust, etc.).
Complete unit
Connecting cable
Switch
Cool air intakes
Accessible screws, nuts and
bolts
Cutting attachment (mowing
head)
Safety information label
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STIHL recommends STIHL dealers
15 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual helps
reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐
age to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in this instruction manual.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
ating and maintenance instructions in this man‐
ual. This includes in particular:
– Alterations or modifications to the product not
approved by STIHL.
– Using tools or accessories which are neither
approved or suitable for the product or are of a
poor quality.
– Using the product for purposes for which it
was not designed.
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visual inspection (condition)
Clean
check
Have replaced by servicing
1)
dealer
Function test
Have replaced by servicing
1)
dealer
clean
Tighten
Visual inspection
Have replaced by servicing
1)
dealer
Check for secure fit
replace
– Using the product for sports or competitive
– Consequential damage caused by continuing
15.1
All the operations described in the "Maintenance
Chart" must be performed on a regular basis. If
these maintenance operations cannot be per‐
formed by the owner, they should be performed
by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
If these maintenance operations are not carried
out as specified, the user assumes responsibility
for any damage that may occur. Among other
things, this includes:
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to use the product with defective components.
Maintenance Work
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