Preparing The Saw For Operation - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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4.10 Storing
4.10.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40 % and 60 % (2 green lit LEDs).
► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw may start unintentionally if the battery
is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or
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5 Preparing the Saw for Operation

repair operations. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar, the saw chain and the battery. If the
saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious
injury to persons.
► Clean the saw, guide bar, saw chain and
battery as described in this instruction man‐
ual.
■ If the saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are
not properly serviced or repaired, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
chainsaw or battery.
► If the chainsaw or the battery require servic‐
ing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and saw
chain as described in this User Manual.
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing the Saw for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Chainsaw for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
– Chainsaw, 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, 4.6.3.
– Battery, 4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean the saw,
17.1.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain,
12.7.
8.1.1.
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