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 , trigger interlock,
Master Control
Check operation
xx
Chain brake
Check operation
xx 29
Check by STIHL dealer
x29
Filter in fuel tank
Check
x27
Clean, Replace filter element
xx
Replace
xx
Fuel tank Clean
x26
Chain oil tank Clean
x
Chain lubrication Check
x28
Saw chain
Inspect, also check sharpness
xx
Check chain tension
x x 26, 35
Sharpen
x44
Guide bar
Check (wear, damage)
x34
Clean and turn over
xx
Deburr
x
Replace
xx
Chain sprocket Check
x42
Air filter
Clean
xxx36
Replace
x36
Cooling inlets Clean
x
Cylinder fins Clean
x
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – chain must not turn
xx 39
Readjust idle
x39
Spark plug Readjust electrode gap
x38
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
x
Clean or replace
xx
Chain catcher
Check
x
Replace
x
Maintenance Chart
* Tighten down the cylinder base screws firmly after the first 10 to 20 hours of operation.
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