Operators Manual

15 Transporting
15.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, 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.
Transporting the Chainsaw by the Eyelet
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► Transport the chainsaw using the ring (1) on
the belt or on a rope.
Transporting the Chain Scabbard by the Ring
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► Transport the chain scabbard by the ring (1)
on the belt.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
16 Storing
16.1 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 30 days:
Remove the bar and chain.
16.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
–
The battery is out of the reach of children.
–
The battery is clean and dry.
–
The battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Keep the battery separate from the chain‐
saw.
–
If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40 % and 60 % (2 green lit LEDs).
–
The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
user manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
►
Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60 %
(2 green LEDs lit).
►
Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.
17 Cleaning
17.1 Cleaning the chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
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