FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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For periods of about 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a 
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in 
accordance with local 
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor 
is dry – this helps prevent the 
carburetor diaphragms sticking 
together.
N Remove, clean and inspect the 
cutting attachment. Coat metal 
cutting attachments with corrosion 
inhibitor.
N Thoroughly clean the machine – pay 
special attention to the cylinder fins 
and air filter.
N Store the machine in a dry and 
secure location – out of the reach of 
children and other unauthorized 
persons.
N Use a sharpening file (see "Special 
Accessories") to sharpen dull 
cutting attachments. In case of 
more serious wear or nicks: 
Resharpen with a grinder or have 
the work done by a dealer – STIHL 
recommends a STIHL servicing 
dealer.
N Sharpen frequently, take away as 
little metal as possible – two or three 
strokes of the file are usually 
enough.
N Resharpen the teeth (1) uniformly – 
do not alter the contour of the parent 
blade (2) in any way.
See cutting attachment packaging for 
additional sharpening instructions. Keep 
the packaging for future reference.
Balancing
N After resharpening about 5 times, 
check the cutting attachment for 
out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer 
– see “Special Accessories” – or 
have it checked by a dealer and re-
balanced as necessary – STIHL 
recommends a STIHL servicing 
dealer.
Storing the Machine Sharpening Metal Cutting 
Blades