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– if the measured values are achieved at 
one or more places or are outside the 
permissible limits.
13.7  Removing and installing the 
mowing blade
1 Removing:
● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to hold 
mowing blade (2) in place.
● Unscrew blade fastening screw (3) and 
remove mowing blade (2).
2 Installing:
● Clean the blade contact surface and 
blade bushing.
● Install mowing blade (2) with the curved 
wings pointing upwards. Locating 
lugs (4) must be located in recesses (5) 
of the mowing blade.
● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to hold 
mowing blade (2) in place.
● Apply Loctite 243 to the thread of blade 
fastening screw (3).
● Tighten blade fastening screw (3).
Tightening torque:
10 - 15 Nm
13.8 Sharpening the mowing blade
If you do not have the necessary expertise 
or auxiliary equipment, you should have 
the blade sharpened by a specialist dealer 
(STIHL recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers).
Operation of the machine is impaired in the 
case of an incorrectly sharpened mowing 
blade (incorrect sharpening angle, 
imbalance, etc.), the cutting performance 
(battery running time) may be reduced and 
the noise emissions increased.
Sharpening instructions
● Remove the mowing blade. (Ö 13.7)
● Cool the mowing blade during 
sharpening, e.g. with water.
The blade must not be allowed to 
display blue colouring, as this would 
reduce its cutting quality.
● Sharpen blades evenly to prevent 
vibration due to imbalance.
● Observe a sharpening angle of 30°.
● Observe the wear limits. (Ö 13.6)
13.9  Storage (winter break)
Store the machine in a dry and locked 
place that is generally free of dust. Make 
sure that it is kept out of the reach of 
children.
In order to prevent damage to the 
blade fastening screw, use a 
suitable socket (22 mm) for 
loosening and tightening.
Risk of injury!
The mowing blade must only be 
installed as shown, in particular 
tabs (6) must point downwards. 
Always replace blade fastening 
screw (3) when replacing the 
mowing blade. The specified torque 
when tightening the blade fastening 
screw must be strictly observed, as 
the secure attachment of the cutting 
tool depends on this.