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► Remove the filter cover (1).
► Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
► Turn the shroud locks (3) counterclockwise
until the cover (4) can be removed.
► Remove cover (4).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent to clean the chain sprocket cover, cyl‐
inder fins and the inside of the cover and filter
cover.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the cover (4).
► Turn the shroud locks (3) clockwise and
tighten them firmly.
The cover (4) is closed.
► Press the spark plug boot (2) firmly home.
► Fit the filter cover (1).
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
15.2
Cleaning the Bar and Chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (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.
► Mount the bar and chain.
15.3
Cleaning the Air Filter
Very fine dust can collect in the air filter. The
dust can clog the filter and cannot be removed
by brushing or knocking out. The air filter must
be cleaned with a cleaning agent.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Press the throttle trigger lockout and keep
pressed.
► Press the throttle trigger and keep pressed.
► Move the Master Control Lever to position .
► Release the throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout.
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► Turn the filter cover lock (1) counterclockwise
until the filter cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove filter cover (2).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
► Remove the air filter (3).
► Rinse away coarse dirt from the outside of the
air filter (3) under running water.
► If the air filter (3) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (3).
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 eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
doctor.
► Spray the outside and inside of the air filter
(3) 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.
► Use a soft brush to clean the outside of the air
filter (3).
► Rinse the outside and inside of the air filter (3)
under running water.
► Allow the air filter (3) to dry in the air.
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