Instruction Manual

The following information applies in normal operat‐
ing conditions. The specified intervals must be
shortened accordingly when working for longer
than normal or under difficult cutting conditions
(extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber
from tropical trees, etc.). 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
Checking the chain ten‐
sion
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 serv‐
icing dealer
1)
X
Air intake on fan housing Clean X X X
Cylinder fins Clean X X X
Carburetor Check idle adjustment –
saw chain must not
rotate
X X
If the saw chain contin‐
ues moving when the
engine is idling, have
your chainsaw checked
and repaired by your
dealer
1)
X
Spark plug Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after 100 hours
of operation
X
Accessible screws, nuts
and bolts
Tighten
2)
X
Spark arresting screen in
muffler
Check if installed X
Check or replace
1)
X
Chain catcher check X
replace
X
Safety information label replace X
1)STIHL recommends STIHL dealers2)Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of chainsaws
(3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation.
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