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Fault
LEDs on the
battery
"TEMPERA‐
TURE" LED
lights up red.
Saw cuts out
3 LEDs light
during operation.
up red.
Chainsaw run‐
time is too short.
Smell of smoke
or burning in the
cutting area.
"SAW CHAIN
OIL" LED lights
up in red.
"SAW CHAIN
OIL" LED flashes
red.
19 Specifications
19.1
STIHL MSA 300.0,
MSA 300.0 C Chainsaws
– Permissible batteries: STIHL AP (except
STIHL AP 100, AP 200, AP 300)
– Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain: 4.5 kg
– Max. oil tank capacity: 310 cc (0.31 l)
For runtime, see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
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Cause
No electrical contact
between the chainsaw
and battery.
Saw or battery damp. ► Allow chainsaw or battery to dry.
The chainsaw is too
hot.
Chainsaw is too hot.
There is an electrical
fault.
The battery is not fully
charged.
The battery life has
been exceeded.
The saw chain has
not been correctly
sharpened.
Insufficient saw chain
oil in the oil tank.
The chain lubrication
system is supplying
insufficient saw chain
oil.
The saw chain is
over-tensioned.
The chainsaw is not
being used properly.
Insufficient saw chain
oil in the oil tank.
The saw chain oil sen‐
sor is defective.
19.2
The following chain sprockets may be used:
8-tooth for .325"
– Maximum chain speed according to
19.3
The minimum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
– .325" P: 1.6 mm
Remedy
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► Clean the air filter.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
► Switch on the saw.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in
the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,
300, 500 chargers.
► Replace battery.
► Sharpen chain as specified.
► Fill up with saw chain oil.
► Increase oil feed rate.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Tension the saw chain as specified.
► Have correct use explained, then prac‐
tice.
► Fill up with saw chain oil.
► If the "SAW CHAIN OIL" LED continues
to be lit up in red: Do not use your chain‐
saw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
► Do not use the chainsaw and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Chain Sprockets and Chain
Speeds
ISO 11681: 30 m/s
Minimum Groove Depth of
Guide Bars
19 Specifications
0458-009-9801-A