Maintenance, Repair And Storage; Warnings And Instructions - Stihl MSA 220 C Manual De Instrucciones

10 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

10 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

10.1 Warnings and Instructions

WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery or
chain saw. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
other personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
– Engage the chain brake by moving the
front hand guard forward to
remove the battery before inspecting the
chain saw or carrying out any cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, before
storing, and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ The bar and chain are the only user-serviceable parts of
the chain saw. Proper maintenance will help maintain
cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury
caused by chain derailment and reactive forces.
– Wear gloves when handling the saw chain.
– Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket clean.
– Replace the chain and guide bar when they become
worn or damaged.
– Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
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￭ Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on your chain
saw incurs wear each time it is engaged. In order for the
chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to function properly,
it must be properly maintained. Return the chain saw to
your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and
servicing of the brake system according to the following
schedule:
– Heavy Usage: every 3 months
– Moderate Usage: every 6 months
– Occasional Usage: every 12 months
￭ Return the chain saw immediately for maintenance
whenever there is a change in its operating
characteristics.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
and
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the chain saw and battery, and an increased risk of fire,
electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage.
– Engage the chain brake by moving the front hand
guard forward to
chain saw before storing.
– Never store the chain saw or charger with the battery
inserted.
– Store the chain saw and battery indoors in a dry,
secure place that cannot be accessed by children or
other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the chain saw, in the
charger, in a metal container or in a container with
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
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and remove the battery from the
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