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Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal |
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operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or | before starting work |
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cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, | weekly | monthly | if problem | |||||||
tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only | ||||||||||
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Carburetor | Check idle adjustment – chain must not rotate | X |
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Spark plug | Readjust electrode gap |
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All accessible screws and nuts | Retighten |
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Spark arresting screen* in muffler | Inspect |
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Chain catcher | Check | X |
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Safety label | Replace |
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1)STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer
2)Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation
*see “Guide to Using this Manual“
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