Stihl FS 235 - Maintenance Schedule; Lubricating the Gearbox; Repairing the Trimmer; Adjusting the Throttle Cable

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16.3 Adjusting the Throttle Cable
► Start the engine.
► Pull the trigger (1) without depressing the lockout lever
(2).
► If the engine accelerates: Hold the trigger (1) depressed
and turn screw (3) counterclockwise until there is no
further noticeable drop in engine speed.
The throttle cable was over-tensioned.
► Pull the trigger (1) and hold it there without depressing the
lockout lever (2).
► Turn screw (3) clockwise until the engine accelerates.
► Back off the screw (3) 1.5 turns counterclockwise.
The engine idles and the throttle cable adjustment is
correct.
► Shut off the engine.
16.4 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.
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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