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Removing 
N Remove the spark plug boot (1).
N Unscrew the spark plug (2).
N Insert the locking strip (3) sideways 
in the cylinder (1) and then turn it 
through 90° (2).
N Rotate the clutch clockwise as far as 
stop
N Loosen the clutch hexagon 
clockwise (left-hand thread).
N Unscrew the clutch.
N Pull the chain sprocket (4) and 
needle cage (5) off the crankshaft.
N Clean the crankshaft stub and 
needle cage, and lubricate with 
STlHL grease (special accessory).
Assembling
N Push the needle cage and chain 
sprocket onto the crankshaft.
N Screw the clutch onto the 
crankshaft (counterclockwise).
N Tighten down the clutch firmly.
N Remove the locking strip from the 
cylinder. Fit the spark plug and 
tighten it down firmly.
N Refit boot on the spark plug.
Sawing effortlessly with a properly 
sharpened saw chain
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts 
through wood effortlessly even with very 
little pushing.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain 
– this leads to increased physical strain, 
increased vibration load, unsatisfactory 
cutting results and increased wear.
N Clean the saw chain
N Check the saw chain for cracks and 
damaged rivets
N Replace damaged or worn chain 
components and adapt these parts 
to the remaining parts in terms of 
shape and level of wear – rework 
accordingly
Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are 
especially wear-resistant. For an optimal 
sharpening result, STIHL recommends 
STIHL servicing dealers.
WARNING
Compliance with the angles and 
dimensions listed below is absolutely 
necessary. An improperly sharpened 
saw chain – especially depth gauges 
that are too low – can lead to increased 
kickback tendency of the chain saw – 
risk of injury!
Maintaining and Sharpening 
the Saw Chain