The following maintenance intervals apply for normal operat‐
ing conditions only. The specified intervals must be shortened
accordingly when working for longer than normal or under dif‐
ficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Clean
X
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger
lockout, master control lever
Function test
X
X
Manual fuel pump (if present) check
X
Have repaired by a specialist
dealer
1)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel tank
check
X
replace
X
X X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
Water supply, chain lubrication check
X
Diamond abrasive chain
Check, pay attention to
sharpness
X
X
Check chain tension, reten‐
sion if necessary; also check
every 15 minutes while work‐
ing, retension if necessary
X
X
sharpen
X
clean and spray with STIHL
Multispray
X
Guide bar
check (wear, damage, action
of sprocket nose)
X
clean and spray with STIHL
Multispray
X
Flip
X
Deburr
X
replace
X X
Chain sprocket
Check, replace if necessary
X
3)
X X
Air filter
Clean
X
X
replace
X
Anti-vibration elements
check
X
X
Have replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
X
Cooling air intake slits
Clean
X
Cylinder fins
Clean
X
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment –
chain must not rotate
X
X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer
2)
During initial use, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation
3)
When diamond abrasive chain is mounted or changed
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