Instruction Manual

► Connect each saw to a separate wall outlet.
► Do not connect saws to multiple sockets.
■ A carelessly laid connecting or extension
cable can be damaged and cause others to
trip or fall. This can result in injuries and may
damage the connecting cable or extension
cable.
►
Position the connecting and extension
cables so that there is no risk of contact
with the rotating chain.
►
Position and mark connecting cable and
extension cable so they do not represent a
trip hazard.
►
Position the connecting and extension
cables so that they are not under tension or
entangled.
►
Position the connecting and extension
cables so that they cannot be damaged,
kinked, pinched or chafed.
►
Protect the connecting cable and extension
cable from heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting and extension cables on
a dry surface.
■ The extension cable becomes hot during oper‐
ation. If the heat cannot dissipate, it may
cause a fire.
►
If you use a cable drum: Unwind the exten‐
sion cable to its full length.
4.10 Transporting
WARNING
■
The saw may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
►
Disconnect the extension cable’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► Disconnect the saw’s plug from the exten‐
sion cable.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps or
a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.11 Storing
WARNING
■
Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
►
Disconnect the saw’s plug from the exten‐
sion cable.
► Disconnect the extension cable’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► 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.
►
Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw may start unintentionally if the plug is
not removed from the wall outlet during clean‐
ing, maintenance or repair operations. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
►
Disconnect the extension cable’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► Disconnect the saw’s plug from the exten‐
sion cable.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar and saw chain. If the chainsaw,
guide bar or saw chain are not cleaned cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the chainsaw, guide bar and saw
chain as described in this user manual.
■ If the saw, guide bar or saw chain are not are
not serviced or repaired correctly, 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.
► If the connecting cable is faulty or dam‐
aged: Have the connecting cable replaced
by a STIHL dealer.
►
If the chainsaw needs to be serviced or
repaired: 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.
4 Safety Precautions English
0458-729-0121-B 9