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25 Troubleshooting Guide
A depth gauge that is too high will prevent the
cutter from entering the workpiece and will lead
to poor cutting performance. Always keep the
required distance (a) between depth gauge and
cutting edge, 26.4.
To properly lower the depth gauge:
► Lay the appropriate file gauge for the chain
pitch on the chain and press it against the cut‐
25 Troubleshooting Guide
25.1 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.
STIHL AR
only: Addi‐
tionally, four
long beeps
are emitted.
1 LED glows
red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
STIHL AR
only: Addi‐
tionally, a
rapid suc‐
cession of
short beeps
is emitted.
3 LEDs glow
red.
3 LEDs flash
red.
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► File the depth gauge so that it is flush with the
► Afterwards, remove the file gauge and file the
► Lay the file gauge on the chain to check the
► 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.
ter to be checked. If the depth gauge pro‐
trudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge
must be filed down.
top of the file gauge.
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.
height of the file gauge. The highest point of
the depth gauge must be flush with the top of
the file gauge.
removing any filings or grinding dust.
English
17.2.
16.1.
17.1.
11.
17.
18.1.
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