Instruction Manual

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► Measure depth of bar groove with scale on
STIHL filing gauge.
► Install a new guide bar if one of the following
points applies:
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Guide bar is damaged.
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Measured bar depth is less than specified
minimum depth, 18.4.
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Bar groove is pinched or splayed.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
9.3 Checking the Saw Chain
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cable’s plug
from the wall outlet.
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► Use a STIHL filing gauge (2) to check the
height of the depth gauges (1). The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If a depth gauge (1) projects from the filing
gauge (2): Lower the depth gauge (1), 15.3.
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► Make sure the service marks (1 to 4) on the
cutters are visible.
► If one of the service marks is not visible on a
cutter: Do not use your chainsaw and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing
angle of 30° has been maintained on all cut‐
ters. The STIHL filing gauge must match the
chain pitch.
► If a filing angle of 30° has not been main‐
tained: Resharpen the saw chain.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
9.4 Testing the Chain Brake
► Engage the chain brake and disconnect the
extension cable’s plug from the wall outlet.
WARNING
■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a
risk of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
► Try to pull the chain along the guide bar by
hand.
If the chain cannot be pulled along the bar by
hand, the chain brake is functioning.
► If the chain can be pulled along the bar by
hand: Do not use your chainsaw and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain brake is defective.
9.5 Checking the Controls
Lockout button and trigger lever
► Engage the chain brake and disconnect the
extension cable’s plug from the wall outlet.
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without
depressing the lockout button.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
The lockout button is faulty.
► Depress the lockout button and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger and then let it go.
► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to
its idle position: Do not use your chainsaw and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The trigger has a malfunction.
Switching on
► Connect the extension cable’s plug to a wall
outlet.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Depress the lockout button and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
The chain rotates.
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
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