Storing; Storing The Chainsaw; Storing The Battery; Cleaning - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets

14 Storing

14.1

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 3 months:
Remove the bar and chain.
14.2

Storing the Battery

STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Store the battery separately from the saw
and charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.

15 Cleaning

15.1

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.
15.2

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.
15.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

16 Maintenance

16.1 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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