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8.2
Releasing the chain brake
► Pull the hand guard back towards the handle
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is released.
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Removing and Fitting the
Battery
9.1
Fitting the Battery
► Engage the chain brake.
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► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compart‐
ment (2) and press it home until you hear a
click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and
battery (1) is held securely in battery compart‐
ment (2). There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery (1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click
and is flush with the saw's housing.
9.2
Removing the battery
► Press the locking lever (1).
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The battery (2) is now unlocked and can be
removed.
10 Switching the Saw On/Off
10.1
Switching on the chainsaw
► Hold the chain saw by the control handle with
your right hand, wrapping your thumb around
the control handle.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the chain saw by the handlebar with your
left hand, wrapping your thumb around the
handlebar.
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► Press and hold the lockout button (2) with your
thumb.
► Press the trigger (3) with your index finger and
keep it pressed.
The chain saw accelerates and the chain
starts moving. Release the locking button (2).
The more you depress the trigger (3), the faster
the saw chain runs.
If the ergo lever (1) is pressed, the trigger switch
(3) remains unlocked. This means the trigger can
be released and pressed again without having to
press the locking button again.
If the trigger (3) and the ergo lever (1) are
released, the trigger (3) is locked. The locking
button (2) must be pressed again and held to
unlock the trigger (3).
The power of the tool can vary depending on the
battery used.
10.2
Switching Off
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the
chain brake, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
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