Cleaning, Maintenance And Repairs - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide
bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
￭ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the saw
and metal components. This can damage the saw.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the chain saw and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.

4.11 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.
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► 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 or battery 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 and battery as
described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not properly
serviced or repaired, 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 chainsaw or
battery.
► If the chainsaw or the battery 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.
￭ 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.
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