Storing; Cleaning - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

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14 Storing

14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► 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.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the Saw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL
resin solvent.
► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the filter cover (2).
► Rotate the shroud lock (1) a quarter turn coun‐
terclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (4).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent to clean the cylinder fins and the inside
of the shroud.
► Clean the area around the sprocket with a
damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Place the shroud (4) in position.
► Rotate the shroud lock (3) clockwise until you
hear a click.
The shroud lock (3) is secure.
► Fit the filter cover (2).
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) clockwise until
you hear a click.
The filter cover lock (1) is secure.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
15.2 Cleaning the Bar and Chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
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► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (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.
► Mount the bar and chain.
15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
Very fine dust can collect in the air filter. The
dust can clog the filter and cannot be removed
by brushing or knocking out. The air filter must
be cleaned with a cleaning agent.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the filter cover (2).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
► Remove the air filter (3).
► Rinse away coarse dirt from the outside of the
filter (3) under running water.
► If the air filter (3) is damaged. Install a new air
filter (3).
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