Reactivating the chainsaw STIHL after winter break: a practical guide

As the operating season arrives, it is critical to rebalance your chainsaw STIHL to ensure optimal performance and safety.

1. Pre-restart cleaning and inspection

• Visual inspection of bar, chain, and brake: check for wear, tension, and proper fitting
• Remove swarf, resin and dust from the bar, cowl, air intakes and gear cover
• Clean the air filter, cylinder fins, and fuel and oil filler cap

2. Functional controls

• Check chain brake, throttle, engine stop, throttle lock
• Make sure the chain is well lubricated and tensioned properly
• For gasoline Chainsaws: sealed oil and fuel tank grommet, clean filter air, soot-free spark plug

3. Ordinary interventions

• Thorough cleaning of bar (groove, diverter, oil hole), filter caps, air intake, spool. Turn the bar at each sharpening
• After sharpening or replacing chain, resharpen and check tension .

4. Fuel and lubricants

• Uses ethanol-free blend (MotoMix®, HP Ultra) or regular blend with max.
• For gasoline Chainsaws, use quality chain oil (BioPlus recommended) and always fill along with fuel

5. First ignition post-winter.

• Operates in neutral, with chain brake on, to check for proper idling operation
• Starts the engine after any battery charging (for battery models), cleaning the battery compartment and contacts .

🎥 Watch the video: how to start and prepare the chainsaw

✅ Summary of operations

🧰 Service and technical support

Our technical service STIHL is always available for:

• Periodic checks and coupons
• Work on air filter, spark plug, carburetor
• Repairs, original parts, upgrades

Contact us for professional assistance-your instrument will be ready to face each season with efficiency and safety.