Sharpening the blades:
It is recommended that the
sharpening of all shredding blades
be performed exclusively by a
specialist dealer. Blunt and
incorrectly ground blades (incorrect
sharpening angle, imbalance due to
unevenly ground blades, etc.)
increase the risk of kickback.
Shredding material kickback may
result in serious injury to the user.
In addition, the performance (intake
of the shredding material, stability
of the cutting edges, etc.) of the
garden shredder may deteriorate.
Blades that are blunt on both sides must
be sharpened before resuming work.
In order to ensure optimum machine
operation, the blades should only be
sharpened by a specialist. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
● Remove the blades for sharpening.
● Cool the blades when sharpening,
e.g. with water. The blade must not be
allowed to display blue colouring, as
this would reduce its cutting quality.
● Sharpen the blade evenly to prevent
vibrations due to imbalance.
● Check blades for damage before
installing: the blades must be replaced
if notches or cracks are visible or if the
blades have reached the wear limits.
● Sharpen blades at a sharpening angle
of 30°.
● Sharpen the blades against the cutting
edge.
● After sharpening, remove any
sharpening burr at the cutting edge
using fine sandpaper.
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● Observe the torques contained in the
"Reversing the blades" section when
installing the blades.
11.9 Electric motor and wheels
The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
11.10 Storage and winter break
Store the garden shredder in a dry and
locked place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out of
the reach of children.
Only store the garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute fitted.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
12. Transport
Risk of injury!
Before transporting, carefully read
and observe the section "For your
safety", in particular the
"Transporting the machine" section.
( 4.4)
12.1 Pulling or pushing the
garden shredder
● Hold the garden shredder at the
upper chute (1) and tilt to the rear.
● The garden shredder can be pulled or
pushed slowly (walking pace).
12.2 Lifting or carrying the
garden shredder
At least two persons are always
required to lift and carry the
machine.
Wear suitable protective clothing;
the lower arms and upper part of
the body must be fully covered.
● 1. First person: Hold the garden
shredder at the handles on the upper
chute (1).
● 2. Second person: Hold the garden
shredder at the bar of the ejection chute
extension (2).
● Lift the garden shredder
simultaneously.
12.3 Transporting the garden
shredder on a load floor
● Secure the machine against
slipping using suitable fastening
materials. Attach ropes or straps to the
wheel carrier (1) or the feed chute (2).
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