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24 Troubleshooting Guide
► Afterwards, remove the file gauge and file the
leading edge of the depth gauge parallel to the
service mark. When doing this, be careful not
to further lower the highest point of the depth
gauge.
► Lay the file gauge on the chain to check the
height of the file gauge. The highest point of
24 Troubleshooting Guide
24.1 Chain Saw and Battery
Always remove the battery before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition LEDs on
Battery
Chain saw does
not start when
switched on.
1 LED
flashes
green.
1 LED glows
red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
3 LEDs glow
red.
3 LEDs flash
red.
"TEMPERA‐
TURE" LED
glows red.
Chain saw cuts 1 LED glows
out during opera‐ red.
tion.
3 LEDs glow
red.
Run-time is too
short.
During sawing,
the wood
smokes or smells
burnt.
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► After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly,
► Oil the chain thoroughly.
Possible Cause Remedy
No electrical ► Remove the battery,
contact between ► Engage the chain brake,
chain saw and
► Visually check the electrical contacts in the bat‐
battery.
tery compartment and on the battery.
► Reinsert the battery,
Battery has low ► Charge the battery,
charge.
Battery too hot / ► Allow the battery to warm up or cool down grad‐
too cold. ually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to
68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).
Malfunction in ► Remove the battery and reinsert it,
battery.
► Switch on the chain saw,
► If the LEDs continue to flash, do not attempt to
use.
The battery has a malfunction and must be
replaced.
Chain saw too ► Remove the battery,
hot. ► Engage the chain brake,
► Allow the chain saw to cool down.
Malfunction in ► Remove the battery and reinsert it,
chain saw.
► Switch on the chain saw,
► If the LEDs still flash, do not attempt to use.
The chain saw has a malfunction and must be
checked by a servicing dealer.
Chain saw too ► Allow the chain saw to cool down.
hot. ► Clean the air filter,
Battery too hot / ► Remove the battery,
too cold.
► Engage the chain brake,
► Allow the chain saw and battery to cool down
gradually at ambient temperatures of about
Chain saw too
50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).
hot.
Battery not fully ► Charge the battery,
charged.
Useful life of bat‐ ► Have the battery checked by an authorized
tery has been STIHL servicing dealer.
reached or
exceeded.
The chain is dull ► Properly sharpen the chain,
or improperly
sharpened.
the depth gauge must be flush with the top of
the file gauge.
removing any filings or grinding dust.
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