Instruction Manual

► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.12.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
►
Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
►
Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the chain
saw and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.12.3 Charger
WARNING
■
Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children may sus‐
tain serious or fatal injuries.
►
Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The charger may be damaged
if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
►
Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool
down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between
+5°C and +40°C.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying or hanging up the charger. The con‐
necting cable and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A
recessed handle is provided on the back of
the charger.
►
Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.13 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw may start unintentionally if the battery
is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar, the saw chain. the battery and the
charger. If the saw, guide bar, saw chain, bat‐
tery or charger are not cleaned correctly, com‐
ponents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
They may cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the saw, guide bar, saw chain, bat‐
tery and charger as described in this
instruction manual.
■
If the saw, guide bar, saw chain, battery or
charger are not properly serviced, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
►
Do not attempt to service or repair the saw,
battery or charger.
► If the saw, battery or the charger require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
►
Service or repair the guide bar and saw
chain as described in this User Manual.
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
►
Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing the Saw for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Opera‐
tion
Perform the following steps before starting work:
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5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
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