Storing; Cleaning; Maintenance - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

16 Storing

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 battery charge status between
40 % and 60 % (2 green lit LEDs).
– The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
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
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60 %
(2 green LEDs lit).
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.

17 Cleaning

17.1 Cleaning the chainsaw
► 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.
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► 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 Cleaning the Bar and Chain
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (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.
► Mount the bar and chain.
17.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

18 Maintenance

18.1 Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Chain brake
► Have the chain brake serviced by a STIHL
servicing dealer at the following intervals:
– Full-time usage: every 3 months
– Part-time usage: every 6 months
– Occasional usage: every 12 months
Weekly
► Check the chain sprocket.
► Check and deburr the guide bar.
► Check and sharpen the saw chain.
Monthly
► Have the oil tank cleaned by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
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