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► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it coun‐
terclockwise until mark (1) points to mark (2).
► Now try again to close the oil tank.
► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly:
Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
8.4
Mounting the Spiked Bumper
► Take out the screw (4) and remove the chain
catcher (3).
► Position the spiked bumper (1).
► Fit the screw (2).
► Place the chain catcher (3) in position.
► Insert the screw (4) and secure it firmly.
► Fully tighten the screw (2).
9
Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
9.1
Engaging the chain brake
The chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake.
The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the
front hand guard if the kickback force is high
enough, or it can be engaged by the operator.
► Push the hand guard away from the front han‐
dle with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
If a battery is inserted: The "CHAIN BRAKE"
LED (1) lights up. The chain brake is engaged.
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9 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
9.2
Disengaging the chain brake
► Pull the hand guard back towards the handle
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
If a battery is inserted: The "CHAIN BRAKE"
LED (1) goes out. The chain brake is disen‐
gaged.
10 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
10.1
Inserting the Battery
► Engage the chain brake.
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► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a click and is
now locked.
10.2
Removing the Battery
► Set the chainsaw on a level surface.
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► Press both locking levers (1).
The battery (2) is released and can be
removed.
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