Storing; Cleaning - Stihl MSA 300.0 Instruction Manual

16 Storing

Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
16 Storing
16.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► 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 30 days:
Remove the bar and chain.
16.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– Keep the battery separate from the chain‐
saw.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
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NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
User Manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐

17 Cleaning

17.1
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
17.2
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
► Clean the oil inlet hole (1), oil port (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.
► Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
21.5.
17.3
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit
green LEDs).
saw.
Cleaning the chainsaw
Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
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Cleaning the Fleece Air Filter
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