Instruction Manual

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0000-GXX-1220-A1
File down the depth gauges with a flat file so
that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge
and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
17 Repairing
17.1 Repairing the Chainsaw and
Battery
The chainsaw, guide bar, saw chain and battery
cannot be repaired by the user.
If the saw, guide bar or saw chain is damaged:
Do not use your saw, guide bar or saw chain,
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Troubleshooting Chainsaw or Battery
Fault LEDs on the
battery
Cause Remedy
Saw does not
start when swit‐
ched on.
1 LED flashing
green.
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
Recharge the battery fully as described in
the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,
300, 500 chargers.
1 LED emits
red light.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
Engage chain brake and remove battery.
Allow the battery to cool down or warm
up.
3 LEDs flash
red.
Malfunction in saw. Engage chain brake and remove battery.
Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
Insert battery.
Disengage the chain brake.
Switch on the saw.
If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use your chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
3 LEDs emit
red light.
Chainsaw is too hot. Engage chain brake and remove battery.
Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
4 LEDs
flash red.
There is a fault in the
battery.
Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
Disengage the chain brake.
Switch on the saw.
If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
No electrical contact
between the chainsaw
and battery.
Engage chain brake and remove battery.
Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
Insert battery.
Saw or battery damp. Allow saw or battery to dry.
Saw cuts out
during operation.
3 LEDs emit
red light.
Chainsaw is too hot. Engage chain brake and remove battery.
Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
There is an electrical
fault.
Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
Switch on the saw.
17 Repairing English
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