SE 61
English
14
Maintenance and Care
The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The specified intervals must 
be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions 
(extensive dust, etc.).
before starting work
at the end of work and/or 
daily
Weekly
monthly
if faulty
if damaged
as required
Complete machine
visual inspection (condition) X
clean X
Connecting cable
check X
have them replaced by a specialist dealer
 1)
X
Switch
check operation X
have them replaced by a specialist dealer
 1)
XX
Ventilation slots in motor housing clean X
Filter bag change X
Filter element clean X
replace X
Container empty X
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts retighten X
Safety information sticker replace X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers