After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing; Cleaning - Stihl MS 400 C-M Instruction Manual

12 After Finishing Work

► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down nuts on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
Carrying the saw
► Carry the saw by holding the front handle in
your right hand with the guide bar pointing to
the rear.
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Transporting the saw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.

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.
► If you store the saw for more than 3 months:
► Remove the bar and chain.
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Close the fuel tank.
► Have fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
► Start the engine, engage the chain brake
and run the engine at idling speed until it
stops.

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.
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► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► 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 (2) in position.
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