Instruction Manual

24 Maintenance and Care
The following maintenance intervals apply for normal operat‐
ing conditions only. When working under difficult conditions
(high accumulation of dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber
from tropical trees, etc.) or longer than normal each day, the
specified intervals must be shortened accordingly. If you only
use the tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine Visual inspection (condition,
leaks)
X X
Clean X
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger
lockout, choke lever, stop
switch, master control lever
(dependent on equipment)
Function test X X
Chain brake Function test X X
Have checked by dealer
1)
X
Manual fuel pump (if present) check X
Have repaired by a specialist
dealer
1)
X
Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel
tank
check X
Clean, replace filter insert X X
replace X X X
Fuel tank Clean X
Lubricating oil tank Clean X
Chain lubrication check X
Saw chain Check, pay attention to
sharpness
X X
Checking the chain tension X X
sharpen X
Guide bar Check (wear, damage) X
Clean and turn over X
Deburr X
replace X X
Chain sprocket check X
Air filter Clean X X
replace X
Anti-vibration elements check X X
Have replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
X
Air intake on fan housing Clean X X X
Cylinder fins Clean X X X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer
2)
When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time,
tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation
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