13 After Finishing Work
12.4.10
Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar's
length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap 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.
► 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.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1
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.
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► 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.
14 Transporting
14.1
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► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
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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.
14.2
► 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.
14.3
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
15 Storing
15.1
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
Transporting the Chainsaw
Transporting the Battery
Transporting the Charger
Storing the Chainsaw
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