
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult 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
Carburetor
Check idle setting, the
cutting blades must not
move
X
X
Adjust idle speed
X
Spark plug
Set electrode gap
X
Replace after every 100
hours of operation
Intake port for cooling air Visual inspection
X
Clean
X
Cylinder fins
Have cleaned by
dealer
2)
X
Spark arresting screen in
muffler
Check if installed
X
Check or replace
2)
X
Spacer molded to the
cover
Check
5)
X
Have hood replaced by
dealer
2)
X
X
All accessible screws,
nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Tighten
X
Anti-vibration elements
Visual inspection
3)
X
X
X
Have replaced by serv‐
icing dealer
2)
X
Cutting blades
Visual inspection
X
X
Clean
4)
X
sharpen
4)
X
X
Gearbox lubrication
check
X
top up
X
Safety information label
replace
X
1)
Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power
2)
STIHL recommends STIHL dealers
3)
see chapter "Inspection and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements"
4)
Afterwards spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent
5)
see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Spacer"
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