► Undo the screws (1)
► Remove the scoop (2)
► Remove the spark arresting screen
► Clean the spark arresting screen. If the screen
is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new
one
► Refit the spark arresting screen (3)
► Fit the scoop
16 Storing the Machine
If out of use for periods of about 30 days or lon‐
ger
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the man‐
ual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until
it stops
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
cylinder fins and air filter
► Store the machine in a dry and safe location.
Keep out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons
16.1 Hanging up the Blower
The hole (arrow) in the backplate can be used to
hang up the blower.
17 Inspections and Mainte‐
nance by Dealer
17.1 Fuel pickup body in tank
► Have the pickup body in the fuel tank replaced
every year.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer.
18 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
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