17 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is longer
or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work
area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accord‐
ingly.
before starting work
after finishing work or daily
after each refueling stop
weekly
monthly
every 12 months
if problem
if damaged
as required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Control handle
Check operation
X
X
Air filter
Clean
X
Replace
X
Manual fuel pump
Check
X
Have repaired by servic‐
ing dealer
1)
X
Pickup body in fuel tank
Have checked by servic‐
ing dealer
1)
X
Have replaced by serv‐
icing dealer
1)
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment
X
X
Readjust idle
X
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap
X
Replace after every 100
operating hours
Cooling inlet
Visual inspection
X
Clean
X
All accessible screws and
nuts (not adjusting
screws)
Retighten
X
Anti-vibration elements
Check
X
X
X
Have replaced by serv‐
icing dealer
1)
X
Blower air intake screen Check
X
X
Clean
X
Throttle cable
Adjust
X
Safety labels
Replace
X
1)STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
18 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual helps
reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐
age to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in this owner's manual.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
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