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Stihl MS 500i W - After Finishing Work; Transporting; Transporting the Chainsaw; Storing

Stihl MS 500i W
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0458-809-0121-A
30
English
12 After Finishing Work
With arms outstretched, cut through the holding strap from
outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12.1 After Finishing Work
Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
Allow chainsaw to cool down.
If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
Clean the saw.
Clean the bar and chain.
Loosen nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
Turn the tensioning screw two full turns counterclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
Tighten down nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar.
13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar.
Carry the saw by holding the front handle in your right
hand with the guide bar pointing to the rear.
Transporting the saw in a vehicle: Secure the saw to
prevent turnover and movement.
14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar.
Observe the following points when storing the saw:
Saw is out of the reach of children.
The saw is clean and dry.
If you store the saw for more than 3 months:
Remove the bar and chain.
Open the fuel tank cap.
Drain the fuel tank.
Close the fuel tank.
Have fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL servicing dealer.
Start the engine, engage the chain brake and run the
engine at idling speed until it stops.
15.1 Cleaning the Saw
Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
Allow chainsaw to cool down.
Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.
Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the filter cover (2).
Rotate the shroud lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
12 After Finishing Work
13 Transporting
14 Storing
15 Cleaning
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