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Sharpening Instructions
Storing the Machine
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When the starter rope is fully
extended it must still be possible to
rotate the rotor another half turn. If
this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break.
Take one turn of rope off the rotor in
such a case.
The blades must be resharpened if
cutting performance and behavior begin
to deteriorate (i.e. if blades frequently
snag on branches).
For periods of about 3 months or longer:
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Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
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Dispose of remaining fuel and
cleaning solution properly in
accordance with local
It is best to have the cutting blades
resharpened by a specialist on a
workshop sharpener. STIHL
recommends you have this work
performed by a STIHL servicing dealer.
environmental requirements.
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Fit the starter cover on the housing.
Tighten down the screws firmly.
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Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
It is also possible to use a flat crosscut
sharpening file. See “Specifications” for
prescribed sharpening angle.
Clean the cutting blades, check
condition and spray with STIHL
resin solvent.
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Always file towards the cutting
edge.
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Fit the blade scabbard
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The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke – lift it off the blade
on the backstroke.
Thoroughly clean the machine –pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
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Use a whetstone to remove burr
from cutting edge.
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Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Remove as little material as
possible.
After sharpening, clean filing or
grinding dust off the cutting blades
and spray with STIHL resin solvent.
Do not operate your machine with
dull or damaged cutting blades. This
may cause overload and will give
unsatisfactory cutting results.
HL 100
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