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► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) until you hear an audible click.
In this position, the arrows (3) on the battery
are still visible and the battery is locked in the
battery compartment. There is no electrical
contact between the battery and the chain
saw.
► To supply power to the chain saw, push the
battery into the battery compartment until it
stops.
The battery is properly inserted when you hear
a second audible click and the battery is flush
with the top of the housing. In this position,
there is electrical contact between the battery
and the chain saw.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL
recommends that you fully charge the battery
before using it the first time,
16.2
Removing the Battery
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of severe personal injury
from unintended activation, always remove the
battery before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the chain saw, and any other time it is
not in use.
WARNING
■ Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent
it from falling and causing personal injury or
property damage.
To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the chain saw on a level surface.
► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject
the battery (2) from the battery compartment.
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17 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off
NOTICE
■ Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat
or prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or
storage outside the recommended ambient
temperature range can reduce the perform‐
ance of the battery.
17 Switching the Chain Saw
On and Off
17.1
Switching On
WARNING
■ Never operate your chain saw if it is modified,
damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained,
not completely and securely assembled or not
functioning properly,
of personal injury, always wear proper clothing
and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your chain saw,
5.3.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the chain saw with
your right hand firmly on the control handle
and your left hand firmly on the front handle.
Always hold the chain saw with two hands in
this manner, whether you are right-handed or
left-handed.
To switch the chain saw on:
► Disengage the chain brake,
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► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (2)
with your thumb.
► While holding the trigger switch lockout,
squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index
finger.
The saw chain will start rotating.
Holding the ergo-lever (1) down keeps the trigger
switch unlocked. If the operator releases the trig‐
ger switch and ergo-lever, the operator will have
5.4. To reduce the risk
15.2.
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