16 Storing
16.1
Storing the Chainsaw
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Observe the following points when storing the
saw:
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Saw is out of the reach of children.
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The saw is clean and dry.
► If you store the saw for more than 30 days:
Remove the bar and 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:
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The battery is out of the reach of children.
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The battery is clean and dry.
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The battery is in an enclosed space.
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Keep the battery separate from the chain‐
saw.
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If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40 % and 60 % (2 green lit LEDs).
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The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
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
in a charging state between 40% and 60 %
(2 green LEDs lit).
► 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.
► 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
Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
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► 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
Cleaning the fleece air filter
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
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► 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.
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