14 After Finishing Work
► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at
right angles to the direction of fall.
► Control the felling direction with the felling
notch (1).
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angled cut at 45° to the horizontal
cut.
13.5.3
Making the felling cut
► Make horizontal felling cut, taking care not to
cut through the hinge.
► Shout a warning.
► Push the part of the tree being removed down‐
ward over the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1
When Work is Finished
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten the nut.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
15 Transporting
15.1
Transporting the Chainsaw
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar
until it engages, so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
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Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
Transporting the Chainsaw by the Eyelet
1
► Transport the chainsaw using the ring (1) on
the belt or on a rope.
Transporting the Chain Scabbard by the Ring
1
► Transport the chain scabbard by the ring (1)
on the belt.
15.2
Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
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