Maintenance - Stihl MSA 300.0 Instruction Manual

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► Turn the screws (1) counterclockwise until the
cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove cover (2).
► Turn the screw (3) counterclockwise until the
air filter (4) can be removed.
► Remove the air filter (4).
► Tap the air filter (4).
► If the air filter (4) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (4).
► From the clean side, blow off the air filter (4)
with compressed air.
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 the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
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 air dry.
► Put on the air filter (4).
► Insert the screw (3) and tighten it firmly.
► Put on the cover (2).
► Insert screws (1) and tighten them.
17.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

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18.1 Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
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recommends the following maintenance inter‐
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vals:
Chain brake
► Have the chain brake serviced by a STIHL
servicing dealer at the following intervals:
– Full-time usage: every 3 months
– Part-time usage: every 6 months
– 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.
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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