Repairing; Troubleshooting - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

17 Repairing

STIHL files, STIHL filing aids, STIHL sharpeners
and the brochure "Sharpening STIHL Saw
Chains" help you achieve the right results. To
obtain the brochure visit http://www.stihl.com/
sharpening-brochure.
STIHL recommends you have saw chains
resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a
risk of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
► File each cutter with a round file so that the
following points are observed:
– Round file matches the chain pitch.
– File from the inside to the outside of the cut‐
ter.
– Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.

18 Troubleshooting

18.1 Troubleshooting Chainsaw or Battery
Fault LEDs on the
battery
Saw does not 1 LED flashing
start when swit‐ green.
ched on.
1 LED emits
red light.
3 LEDs flash
red.
3 LEDs emit
red light.
4 LEDs
flash red.
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– Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so
that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge
and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
17 Repairing
17.1
The chainsaw, guide bar, saw chain and battery
cannot be repaired by the user.
► If the saw, guide bar or saw chain is damaged:
Do not use your saw, guide bar or saw chain,
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
Cause
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
Malfunction in saw.
Chainsaw is too hot.
There is a fault in the
battery.
Repairing the Chainsaw and
Battery
Remedy
► Recharge the battery fully as described in
the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,
300, 500 chargers.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the battery to cool down or warm
up.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Switch on the saw.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use your chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Switch on the saw.
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