Stihl KG 770 - Storing the Machine; Straightening Bent Bristles; Lubricating the Gear Assembly; Inspection and Maintenance by User

KG 550, KG 770
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N Thoroughly clean the machine
N Store machine in a safe and dry
place. Protect against unauthorized
use (e. g., by children)
Position the machine so that the bristles
of the circular brushes are not kinked or
bent. Kinked or bent bristles can
otherwise become permanently
deformed. Bent bristles can be
straightened again by heating them up
with a hairdryer – see "Inspection and
maintenance by the user".
KG 770 – Storing the machine
The machine can be placed in an upright
position for compact storage.
Secure the machine to prevent it falling
over and the uncontrolled folding down
of the pushbar.
N Fold the pushbar forward
N Place machine in an upright position
Straightening Bent Bristles
Twisted or bent bristles can be re-
straightened by heating them.
N Use a hair dryer to heat and
straighten the bristles.
Never use a hot air blower, open flames
or torch for this purpose. Very high
temperatures will permanently damage
the bristles.
Lubricating the Gear Assembly
The gear assembly can be lubricated
with an alcohol based silicone oil. The
use of other lubricants may affect correct
operation of the gear assembly.
N Stand the machine on end.
Storing the Machine
9932BA015 KN
9933BA020 KN
Inspection and Maintenance
by User
9933BA023 KN