After every 50 hours of operation
► Clean the air filter.
Annually
► Have the pole pruner checked by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
17.2
Deburring the Guide Bar
A burr can build up on the outer edge of the
guide bar.
► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide
bar dressing tool.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
17.3
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Correctly sharpening saw chains requires a lot of
practice.
STIHL files, STIHL filing aids, STIHL sharpeners
and the brochure “Sharpening STIHL Saw
Chains” help you achieve the right results. To
obtain the brochure visit http://www.stihl.com/
sharpening-brochure.
STIHL recommends you have saw chains
resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a
risk of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
0000-GXX-1219-A0
► File each cutter with a round file so that the
following points are observed:
–
Round file matches the chain pitch.
–
File from the inside to the outside of the cut‐
ter.
–
Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
–
Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
0000-GXX-1220-A1
► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so
that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge
and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
18 Repairing
18.1
Repairing the Pole Pruner and
Battery
The pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain and bat‐
tery cannot be repaired by the user.
► If the pole pruner, guide bar or saw chain are
damaged: Do not use your pole pruner and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
19 Troubleshooting
19.1
Troubleshooting Pole Pruner and Battery
Fault
LEDs on the
battery
Cause
Remedy
Pole pruner does
not run when
switched on.
1 LED flashing
green.
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
► Charge battery as described in the User
Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 300,
301-4, 500.
1 LED emits
red light.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the battery to cool down or warm
up.
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