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Turn in this direction to tension the saw
chain.
This symbol marks the saw chain oil tank.
This symbol marks the oil pump adjust‐
ing screw and the chain oil feed rate.
Direction in which the chain brake is
engaged or released.
This symbol marks the unlock button.
Press the unlock button to set the
power levels.
Clean the air filter with STIHL special
2.
cleaner or a detergent and wash off
1.
with water.
1 LED lights up red. The battery is too
warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Length of guide bar that may be used.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
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in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth
radio interface and can be linked up to the
STIHL app.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the chainsaw
or the battery:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
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Wear protective glasses, ear muffs and
a hard hat.
Hold the chainsaw firmly with both
hands.
Observe the safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature range.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL MSA 300.0 or the STIHL MSA
300.0 C chainsaw is designed for cutting wood,
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limbing and felling trees with a small to medium
trunk diameter and for maintaining trees close to
dwellings.
The chainsaw can be used in the rain.
A STIHL AP battery supplies the chainsaw with
power.
If it is necessary to work on a safe raised plat‐
form, the chainsaw may be used only with a
STIHL AP battery inserted directly into the chain‐
saw.
Combined with the STIHL app, the battery with
allows the personalization and transmission of
information to the battery using Bluetooth
nology.
WARNING
■ Using batteries not approved for the chainsaw
by STIHL can cause fires and explosions. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery.
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