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23 Cleaning
WARNING
■ Extreme temperatures can damage the battery
and may also cause the battery to generate
heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting
in severe or fatal personal injury or property
damage. Never charge, use or store the bat‐
tery outside the specified ambient temperature
limits, 26.5.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the chain saw.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of
40 % to 60 % for STIHL AP series batteries
and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for STIHL AR
series batteries (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect
the charger from the outlet.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it
indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and cor‐
rosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conduc‐
tive liquids such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at
an ambient temperature between 50 °F and
68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C) with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % for STIHL AP series
batteries and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for
STIHL AR series batteries (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use
them in rotation.
NOTICE
■ A battery that is not stored properly may expe‐
rience deep discharge, which can result in per‐
manent damage. To avoid deep discharge:
► Remove the battery from the chain saw
after finishing work.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % for
STIHL AP series batteries and a charge of
30 % to 45 % for STIHL AR series batteries
(2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, discon‐
nect the charger from the outlet.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery
at an ambient temperature between 50 °F
and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
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23 Cleaning
23.1 Cleaning the Chain Saw and
Battery
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the battery and
engage the chain brake before carrying out
any cleaning work,
saw should carry out only the cleaning descri‐
bed in this manual.
To clean the chain saw and battery:
► Clean the chain saw's polymer components
with a slightly dampened cloth. Do not use
detergents or solvents. They may damage the
polymer components.
► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the
area around the chain sprocket with a slightly
dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as
STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the
chain saw or otherwise spray it with water or
other liquids.
► Keep the battery housing and guides free from
foreign matter and clean as necessary with a
soft brush or soft, dry cloth.
23.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the battery and
engage the chain brake before carrying out
any cleaning work,
saw should carry out only the cleaning descri‐
bed in this manual.To help prevent injuries,
always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
handling the chain.
To properly clean the guide bar and chain:
► Remove the guide bar and the chain,
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