Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult
(very dusty work area, tropical wood, etc.) shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
before
starting work
after finishing
work or daily
after each
refueling stop
weekly
monthly
if problem
if damaged
as required
see page:
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
xx
Clean
x
Throttle trigger, interlock lever,
Master Control, depending on model
Check operation
xx
Chain brake
Check operation
xx 32
Have cleaned by STIHL dealer
x32
Filter in fuel tank
Check
x30
Clean, replace filter element
x
Fuel tank Clean
x30
Chain oil tank Clean
x
Chain lubrication Check
x31
Saw chain
Inspect, also check sharpness
xx
Check chain tension
xx 26
Sharpen
x43
Guide bar
Check (wear, damage)
x38
Clean and turn over
xx
Deburr
x
Replace
xx
Chain sprocket Check
x42
Air filter
Clean
xx38
Replace
x
Cooling inlets Clean
x
Cylinder fins Clean
x
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – chain must not turn
x x 39/40
Readjust idle
x
Spark plug Readjust electrode gap
x41
All accessible screws and nuts
(not adjusting screws)
Retighten
x
Rubber vibration buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer
x
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Inspect
xx
Clean or replace
xx 40
Chain catcher
Check
x
Replace
x
Maintenance Chart
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