Operators Manual

► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
17.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
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► 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.
17.3 Cleaning the fleece air filter
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
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► Turn the screws (1) counterclockwise until the
cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove shroud (2).
► Press the latch (3) and remove the air filter (4).
► Dust down the air filter (4).
► If the air filter (4) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (4).
► From the clean side, blow off the air filter (4)
with compressed air.
WARNING
■ If detergents come into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► Avoid contact with detergents.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
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Spray the outside and inside of the air filter
(4) with STIHL special cleaner or a cleaning
agent with a pH value higher than 12.
► Allow STIHL special cleaner or cleaning agent
to act for 10 minutes.
► Rinse the clean side of the air filter (4) under
running water.
► Rinse the dirty side of the air filter (4) under
running water.
► Allow the air filter (4) to dry in the air.
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► Position the air filter (4) so that the latch (5)
engages in the recess (6).
► Close the air filter (4).
The air filter (4) audibly engages.
► Fit the cover (2).
► Insert screws (1) and tighten them.
17.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
18 Maintenance
18.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Chain brake
18 Maintenance English
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