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
(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 dry in the air.
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► Position the air filter (4) so that the latch (5)
engages in the recess (6).
► Close the air filter (4).
The air filter (4) audibly engages.
► Fit the cover (2).
► Insert screws (1) and tighten them.
17.4
Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
18 Maintenance
18.1
Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Chain brake
► Have a STIHL dealer service the chain broke
in the following intervals:
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Full-time use: every three months
–
Part-time use: every six months
–
Occasional use: once a year
Weekly
► Check the chain sprocket.
► Check and deburr the guide bar.
► Check and resharpen the saw chain.
Monthly
► Have the oil tank cleaned by a STIHL dealer.
► Clean the air filter.
Half-yearly
► Have the fan housing cleaned by a STIHL
dealer.
18.2
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.
18.3
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.
WARNING
■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a
risk of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
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► File each cutter with a round file so that the
following points are observed:
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Round file matches the chain pitch.
–
File from the inside to the outside of the cut‐
ter.
–
Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
–
Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
18 Maintenance
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