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● Remove the feed chute. (Ö 11.3)
Remove dirt from the cooling air guide 
(inlet slots) on the motor housing to ensure 
that the motor is adequately cooled.
Never spray water onto 
motor or engine components, 
seals, bearing points or 
electrical parts such as 
switches. This would result in 
expensive repairs.
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 
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special 
cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
11.2 Installing the feed chute
● Attach feed chute (1) to fastening hooks 
on the basic unit (2) and pivot forwards.
● Tighten both closure screws (3) 
simultaneously.
11.3 Removing the feed chute
● Loosen both closure screws (1) 
until they turn freely. They remain 
on the feed chute
● Pivot the feed chute (2) to the rear and 
remove.
11.4 Locking the blade disc
● Remove the feed chute. (Ö 11.3)
● Turn blade disc (1) to that the 
recess (2) is located in front of the 
locking device (3). 
● Fold up the locking device (3).
11.5 Removing the blade set
● Lock blade disc (5). (Ö 11.4)
● Remove bolt (1) using 
combination spanner (V). 
● Remove bolt (1), retaining washer (2), 
clamping ring (3), wing blade (4), wing 
blade (6, only on GHE 250 and 
GHE 260) and blade disc (5).
● Remove the reversible blade. (Ö 11.8)
● GHE 250 and GHE 260: Unscrew 
screws (7) and remove together with 
nuts (9). Remove shredding blades (8) 
downwards.
11.6 Installing the blade set
● Install the reversible blade on the blade 
disc. (Ö 11.8)
● GHE 250 and GHE 260: Position 
shredding blades (8) on the underside 
of blade disc (5) and tighten using 
nuts (9) and bolts (7) (10 Nm).
● Insert blade disc (5) in the housing and 
lock. (Ö 11.4) 
● Install wing blade (6, only on GHE 250 
and GHE 260), wing blade (4), 
clamping ring (3) and retaining 
washer (2) and tighten using bolt (1) 
(50 Nm).
● Fold the locking device back so that the 
blade disc can turn freely again. 
(Ö 11.4)
● Install the feed chute. (Ö 11.2)
11.7 Blade maintenance 
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Remove the feed chute. (Ö 11.3)
● Lock the blade disc. (Ö 11.4)
● Check the blades for damage (notches 
or cracks) and wear; reverse or replace 
if necessary.
Wear limits of the blades:
The closure screws must be 
securely fastened to the feed chute.
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Risk of injury:
Always wear gloves.
Do not touch the blades 
until they have come to a 
standstill.
The installation sequence and 
specified tightening torque must be 
observed.
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Risk of injury!
Always wear thick 
gloves.
The blades must be reversed or 
replaced before the specified wear 
limits are reached. STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers.
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