14 Storing
14.1 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:
–
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.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
–
Battery is out of the reach of children.
–
Battery is clean and dry.
–
Battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Store the battery separately from the saw
and charger.
–
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
–
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
15 Cleaning
15.1 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.
15.2 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.
► 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.
15.3 Cleaning the fleece air filter
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► 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.
WARNING
■ If detergents come into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► Avoid contact with detergents.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
►
Spray the outside and inside of the air filter
(4) with STIHL special cleaner or a cleaning
agent with a pH value higher than 12.
► Allow STIHL special cleaner or cleaning agent
to act for 10 minutes.
14 Storing English
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