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16.2 Lubricating the Gearbox
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► Remove the screw plug (2).
► If no grease can be seen on the end of the screw plug (2):
► Screw the tube (1) of STIHL gear grease into the filler
hole.
► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the gear
housing.
► Unscrew the tube (1) of STIHL gear grease.
► Refit and tighten down the screw plug (2) firmly.
► Run the trimmer for 1 minute.
STIHL gear grease is distributed evenly.
16.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting
Attachment
Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting
attachments requires a lot of practice.
STIHL recommends you have metal cutting attachments
resharpened and balanced by a STIHL servicing dealer.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment as described in the
instructions and on the packaging supplied with the cutting
attachment you are using.
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17.1 Repairing the Trimmer and Cutting Attachment
The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be repaired by
the user.
► If the trimmer or cutting attachment is damaged: Do not
use your trimmer or cutting attachment and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
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