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► 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. Release
the lockout button (2).
► Hold the saw with your left hand on the front handle – wrap
your thumb around the handlebar.
10.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the chain brake,
remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
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.
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11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► 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.
11.2 Checking the Guide Bar
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
► Remove the chain and guide bar.
► Measure depth of bar groove with scale on STIHL filing
gauge.
► Install a new guide bar if one of the following points
applies:
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