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► Push the air filter (3) into place by hand.
► Fit the filter cover (2).
► Turn the filter cover lock (1) clockwise and
tighten it down firmly by hand.
The filter cover (2) is closed.
► Press the throttle trigger lockout and keep
pressed.
► Press the throttle trigger and keep pressed.
► Move the Master Control Lever to position .
The master control lever springs back to posi‐
tion .
15.4
Cleaning the Spark Plug
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
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► Remove the filter cover (1).
► Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
► If area around the spark plug is dirty: Clean it
with a damp cloth.
► Unscrew the spark plug.
► Clean the spark plug with a damp cloth.
► If the spark plug is corroded: Install a new
spark plug.
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► Fit the spark plug and tighten it down firmly.
► Press the spark plug boot (2) firmly home.
► Fit the filter cover (1).
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
After every 100 hours of operation
► Install a new spark plug.
Weekly
► Check the chain sprocket.
► Check and deburr the guide bar.
► Check and sharpen the saw chain.
Monthly
► Clean the air filter.
► Have oil tank cleaned by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
► Have fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
► Have pickup body (filter) in fuel tank cleaned
by a STIHL servicing dealer.
Every 12 months
► Have pickup body (filter) in fuel tank replaced
by a STIHL servicing dealer.
16.2
Deburring the Guide Bar
A burr can build up on the outer edge of the
guide bar.
► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide
bar dressing tool.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
16.3
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Correctly sharpening saw chains requires a lot of
practice.
STIHL files, STIHL filing aids, STIHL sharpeners
and the brochure “Sharpening STIHL Saw
Chains” help you achieve the right results. To
obtain the brochure visit http://www.stihl.com/
sharpening-brochure.
STIHL recommends you have saw chains
resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer.
16 Maintenance
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