Instruction Manual

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English 10 Switching the Saw On/Off
► Press the locking lever (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.
10.1 Switching On
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the saw with your right hand on the grip area (1) of
the control handle – wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
► Depress the lockout button (2) with your thumb and hold it
there.
► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and hold it there.
The motor is accelerated and the chain rotates.
► Hold the saw with your left hand on the front handle – wrap
your thumb around the handlebar.
10.2 Switching Off the Chain Saw
► Release the trigger and lockout button.
The saw chain stops running.
► If the chain continues to run: Engage the chain brake,
remove the battery and contact a STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain saw is defective.
11.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks on the
sprocket.
► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do not use your
chain saw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain sprocket must be replaced.
10 Switching the Saw On/Off
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11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
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