17Brushcutter Safety Manual
English / USA
1) STIHL dealer
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Maintenance Chart
Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions
are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
before
starting work
after finishing
work or daily
after each
refueling stop
weekly
monthly
every 12 months
if problem
if damaged
as required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition,
leaks)
XX
Clean
X
Control handle Check operation
XX
Air filter
Clean
XX
Replace
X
Pick up body in fuel tank
Check
X
Replace
XXX
Fuel tank Clean
XXX
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – cutting
tool must not turn
XX
Readjust idle
X
Spark plug Readjust electrode gap
X
Cooling inletst
Inspect
X
Clean
X
Spark arresting screen* in muffler Inspect
1)
XX
All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting
screws)
Retighten
X
Cutting tool
Visual inspection
XX
Replace
X
Sharpen metal cutting tool
XX
Check tightness of cutting tool
XX
Gearbox lubrication
Check
X
Top up
X
Antivibration system Check
1)
XX