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
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
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – saw
chain must not rotate
X
X
Set the idle speed; if required
have the chainsaw repaired
by a specialist dealer
1)
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap
X
Replace after 100 hours of
operation
Accessible screws and nuts
(except adjusting screws)
Tighten
2)
X
Chain catcher
check
X
replace
X
Safety information label
replace
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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