13 Transporting
► Loosen the nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten nuts.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar so
that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Cleaning the Battery
13 Transporting
13.1
Transporting the Chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
13.2
Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
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.
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► If you store the saw for more than 30 days:
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.
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► Clean the oil inlet hole (1), oil port (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.
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