16 Storing
16 Storing
16.1
Storing the chainsaw
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar so
that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Comply with the following conditions when
storing the chainsaw:
– The chainsaw cannot tip over or move.
– The chainsaw is out of reach of children.
– The chainsaw is clean and dry.
► If the chainsaw is stored for longer than 30
days: Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
16.2
Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– Keep the battery separate from the chain‐
saw.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
User Manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit
green LEDs).
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.
17 Cleaning
17.1
Cleaning the chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
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► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
17.2
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (2) and bar
groove (3) with a soft brush or STIHL resin
solvent.
► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain.
17.3
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
21.5.
► Turn the screws (1) counterclockwise until the
cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove shroud (2).
► Press the latch (3) and remove the air filter (4).
► Dust down the air filter (4).
► If the air filter (4) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (4).
► From the clean side, blow off the air filter (4)
with compressed air.
Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
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Cleaning the fleece air filter
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2
English
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