Direction in which the chain brake is
engaged or released.
This symbol marks the unlock button.
Press the unlock button to set the
power levels.
2.
1.
Clean the air filter with STIHL special
cleaner or a detergent and wash off
with water.
1 LED lights up red. The battery is too
warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Length of guide bar that may be used.
L
WA
Guaranteed sound power level in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer’s specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the chainsaw
or the battery:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear protective glasses, ear muffs and
a hard hat.
Hold the chainsaw firmly with both
hands.
Observe the safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature range.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL MSA 300.0, 300.0 C chainsaw is
designed for cutting wood, limbing and felling
trees with a small to medium trunk diameter and
for maintaining trees close to dwellings.
The chainsaw can be used in the rain.
These chainsaws are powered by a STIHL AP
battery.
If it is necessary to work on a safe raised plat‐
form, the chainsaw may be used only with a
STIHL AP battery inserted directly into the chain‐
saw.
WARNING
■ Using batteries not approved for the chainsaw
by STIHL can cause fires and explosions. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries to persons
and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery.
■ Using the chainsaw or battery other than for its
intended use can result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Always use the chainsaw as described in
this User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the chainsaw and battery. The user or
other persons may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
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