Cleaning The Machine; Blade Maintenance - Stihl GH 370 S Gebrauchsanleitung

● After work is completed, stop the
garden shredder ( 10.2) and clean.
( 11.2)
11. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Always wear protective
gloves.
Do not touch the blades
until they have come to a standstill.
If you do not have the necessary
expertise or auxiliary equipment,
please always contact a specialist
dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and
repairs performed exclusively by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of
original STIHL spare parts.
Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" ( 4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" ( 4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Detach the spark plug
socket before performing
any maintenance or
cleaning operations.
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11.1 Engine
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
To achieve a long service life, it is always
particularly important to maintain a
sufficient level of oil and to change the oil
and air filter regularly. Observe the
operating and maintenance instructions
contained in the accompanying engine
instruction manual.
The cooling ribs must always be kept clean
to ensure that the engine is adequately
cooled.

11.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
Cleaning position of the garden
shredder:
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. (
The machine (engine) may be damaged if
the garden shredder is not positioned as
described.
Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as
switches. This would result in
expensive repairs.
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special
cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
Remove dirt from the cooling ribs, fan
wheel, area around the air filter, exhaust,
etc. to ensure that the engine is
adequately cooled.

11.3 Blade maintenance

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Risk of injury!
Always wear protective
gloves.
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Remove the feed chute. (
● Check the blades for damage (notches
or cracks) and wear; reverse or replace
if necessary.
Wear limits of the blades:
The blades must be reversed or
7.8)
replaced before the specified wear
limits are reached. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
● On the blades, measure the distance
between the bore to the edge of the
blade at several points.
Minimum distance 6 mm
If you are unable to remove
the dirt and accumulated
deposits with a brush, a damp
cloth or a stick, STIHL
recommends the use of a
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7.8)
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