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► 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.
15.2
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 inlet hole (1), oil port (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.
► Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
15.3
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 cover (2).
► Turn the screw (3) counterclockwise until the
air filter (4) can be removed.
► Remove the air filter (4).
► Tap 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 the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
► 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 air dry.
► Put on the air filter (4).
► Insert the screw (3) and tighten it firmly.
► Put on the cover (2).
► Insert screws (1) and tighten them.
15.4
Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16 Maintenance
16.1
Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Chain brake
► Have the chain brake serviced by a STIHL
servicing dealer at the following intervals:
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Full-time usage: every 3 months
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Part-time usage: every 6 months
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Occasional usage: every 12 months
Weekly
► Check the chain sprocket.
► Check and deburr the guide bar.
► Check and sharpen the saw chain.
Monthly
► Have the oil tank cleaned by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
16.2
Deburring the Guide Bar
A burr can build up on the outer edge of the
guide bar.
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