Instruction Manual

► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so
that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge
and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
16 Repairing
16.1 Repairing the Chain Saw,
Guide Bar and Saw Chain
The chain saw, guide bar and saw chain cannot
be repaired by the user.
► If the saw, guide bar or saw chain is damaged:
Do not use your saw, guide bar or saw chain,
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Troubleshooting Chainsaw
Condition Cause Remedy
Saw does not start
when switched on.
Connecting cable plug or extension
cable plug not connected.
► Reconnect connecting cable plug or
extension cable plug.
Miniature circuit breaker (fuse) or
ground fault circuit interrupter has trip‐
ped. Circuit is overloaded or faulty.
► Determine reason for circuit breaker
tripping and rectify the problem.
Switch on miniature circuit breaker
(fuse) or ground fault circuit inter‐
rupter.
► Switch off other consumers in the
same circuit.
Wall outlet’s fuse rating is too low. ► Insert the connecting cable plug in a
wall outlet with the correct fuse rat‐
ing, 18.1.
Wire gauge of extension cable is
wrong.
► Use an extension cable of the right
wire gauge. 18.2
The extension cable is too long. ► Use an extension cable of the cor‐
rect length, 18.2
The chain brake is engaged. ► Disengage the chain brake.
The chain is over-tensioned. ► Tension the chain properly.
Bar nose sprocket is blocked. ► Clean the bar nose sprocket with
STIHL resin solvent.
Saw cuts out during
operation
Connecting cable plug or extension
cable plug has been pulled out of wall
outlet.
► Reconnect connecting cable plug or
extension cable plug.
Miniature circuit breaker (fuse) or
ground fault circuit interrupter has trip‐
ped. Circuit is overloaded or faulty.
► Determine reason for circuit breaker
tripping and rectify the problem.
Switch on miniature circuit breaker
(fuse) or ground fault circuit inter‐
rupter.
► Switch off other consumers in the
same circuit.
Wall outlet’s fuse rating is too low. ► Insert the connecting cable plug in a
wall outlet with the correct fuse rat‐
ing, 18.1.
The overload protection has tripped. ► Clean the saw.
► Tension the chain properly.
► Reset overload protection.
Smoke or burning
smell while cutting.
Chain is not properly sharpened. ► Sharpen the chain properly.
English 16 Repairing
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