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■ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.13 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ The saw may start unintentionally if the battery is left in
place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the saw, guide bar, saw chain, battery and
charger. If the saw, guide bar, saw chain, battery or
charger are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the saw, guide bar, saw chain, battery and
charger as described in this instruction manual.
■ If the saw, guide bar, saw chain, battery or charger are not
properly serviced, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the saw, battery or
charger.
► If the saw, battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and chain as described
in this instruction manual.
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■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutters while cleaning or
servicing the saw chain. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
5.1
Preparing the Saw for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Chain saw, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
– Charger, @ 4.6.5.
► Check the battery, @ 11.7.
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.2.
► Clean the saw, @ 16.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 7.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 7.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 7.3.
► Check the chain brake, @ 11.4.
► Check the controls, @ 11.5.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 11.6.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your chain
saw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Mounting the Charger on a Wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
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