Instruction Manual

14 Cleaning
14.1 Cleaning the chainsaw
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cord’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
14.2 Cleaning the Bar and Chain
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cord’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► 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 Maintenance
15.1 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
Weekly
► Check the chain sprocket.
► Check and deburr the guide bar.
► Check and sharpen the saw chain.
Monthly
► Have the oil tank cleaned by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
15.2 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.
15.3 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.
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File from the inside to the outside of the cut‐
ter.
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Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
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Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
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