Instruction Manual

► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen the wingnut.
► Rotate the adjusting wheel two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the wingnut.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
13 Transporting
13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
–
The packaging must be non-conductive.
–
Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Observe the following points when storing the
saw:
–
Saw is out of the reach of children.
–
The saw is clean and dry.
► If you store the saw for more than 3 months:
Remove the bar and chain.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
–
Battery is out of the reach of children.
–
Battery is clean and dry.
–
Battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Store the battery separately from the saw
and charger.
–
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
–
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
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