Instruction Manual

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15.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (2) and bar groove (3)
with a soft brush or STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or STIHL resin
solvent.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain.
15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a damp cloth
or a soft brush.
► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the air filter (2)
can be removed.
► Swing the air filter (2) upwards and pull it off.
► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to rinse off
coarse dirt from the outside.
► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air filter (2).
► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.
► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it down.
The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at all sides.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly.
15.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions
and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the
following maintenance intervals:
After every 50 hours of operation
► Clean the air filter.
Annually
► Have the pole pruner checked by a STIHL specialist
dealer.
16.2 Deburring the Guide Bar
A burr can build up on the outer edge of the guide bar.
► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide bar dressing
tool.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
16.3 Sharpening the Saw Chain
Correctly sharpening saw chains requires a lot of practice.
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