Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult
(very dusty work area, tropical hardwood, etc.) shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
before
starting work
after finishing
work or daily
after each
refueling stop
weekly
monthly
if problem
if damaged
as required
see page:
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
xx
Clean
x
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, Ma-
ster Control
Check operation
xx
Chain brake
Check operation
x x 29-30
Have cleaned and serviced by STIHL dealer
x 29-30
Filter in fuel tank Check
x
Clean, replace filter element
x28
Fuel tank Clean
x
Chain oil tank Clean
x
Chain lubrication Check
x34
Saw chain
Inspect, also check sharpness
xx 45
Check chain tension
xx 26
Sharpen
x45
Guide bar
Check (wear, damage)
x38
Clean and turn over
xx 38
Deburr
x
Replace
xx
Chain sprocket Check
x44
Air filter
Clean
xx36
Replace
x
Cooling inlets Clean
x
Cylinder fins Clean
x
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – chain must not turn
xx 39
Readjust idle
x39
Spark plug Readjust electrode gap
x40
All accessible screws and nuts *
(not adjusting screws)* Retighten
x
Rubber vibration buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer
x
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Inspect
x40
Clean or replace
x40
Chain catcher
Check
x
Replace
x
* Tighten down the cylinder base screws firmly after the first 10 to 20 hours of operation.
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