Before Starting Work; Preparing The Chain Saw For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

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– Never store the battery in the chain saw or in a
container with small metal objects capable of
conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins,
keys).
NOTICE
Always release tension on the chain after finishing work. The
chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened, it can
damage the drive shaft and bearings. Properly re-tension
the chain before using the saw again.

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11.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 12.2.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 16.2.1.
► Tension the chain, @ 16.3.
► Fill the chain oil tank, @ 16.4.2.
► Check the chain brake, @ 20.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 20.2.
► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 20.3.

12 Charging the Battery

12.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
charger and all warnings and instructions that accompany
those products. To reduce the risk of short circuit, which
could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure
the charger and its components are dry and not damaged;
Read and follow the warnings and instructions in your
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charger's manual. For optimum performance, STIHL
recommends operating the charger within an ambient
temperature range of 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C).
WARNING
A typical household electric circuit is between 15 and 20
amps. A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws approximately
4.8 amps. A single AL 301 or AL 301-4 charger draws
approximately 4.4 amps and an AL 101 approximately 1.3
amps. To reduce the risk of fire from overloading an
electrical circuit:
► Ensure the electrical system is rated to withstand the
expected electrical draw before charging your battery.
► Charge multiple batteries one at a time or on separate
circuits, unless you know your circuit can handle the total
expected draw from multiple chargers.
WARNING
Since the charger heats up during the charging process, do
not operate the charger on a combustible surface or in a
location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other materials and substances are present.
To set up the charger:
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► Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed electrical
outlet (4) matching the voltage and electrical frequency
stated on the charger's rating plate.
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