Cleaning; Cleaning The Chain Saw And Battery; Cleaning The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

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► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % for STIHL AP
series batteries and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for STIHL
AR series batteries (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
NOTICE
A battery that is not stored properly may experience deep
discharge, which can result in permanent damage. To avoid
deep discharge:
► Remove the battery from the chain saw after finishing
work.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % for STIHL AP series batteries
and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for STIHL AR series
batteries (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).

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24.1 Cleaning the Chain Saw and Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery and engage the chain brake
before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 10. Users of this
chain saw should carry out only the cleaning described in
this manual.
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To clean the chain saw and battery:
► Clean the chain saw's polymer components with a slightly
dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or solvents. They
may damage the polymer components.
► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the area around the
chain sprocket with a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the chain saw or
otherwise spray it with water or other liquids.
► Keep the battery housing and guides free from foreign
matter and clean as necessary with a soft brush or soft,
dry cloth.

24.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery and engage the chain brake
before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this
chain saw should carry out only the cleaning described in
this manual.To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-
duty work gloves when handling the chain.
To properly clean the guide bar and chain:
► Remove the guide bar and the chain, @ 16.2.2.
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► Clean the oil outlet duct (1), oil inlet bore (2) and groove
(3) with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. Do
not use detergents.
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