Power tool maintenance and tips

Battery care with a STIHL AK 10 and AK 20 battery in a tool shed

Battery care and maintenance

Products in the STIHL cordless power tool ranges run on lithium-ion batteries – hedge trimmers, chainsaws, robot lawn mowers and many other garden tools. Discover the practical advantages of cordless tools with lithium-ion batteries, and why the memory effect is not a problem.

Battery Care Tips

A STIHL MS 261 C-M petrol chainsaw on a tree stump in the forest

Tips on chainsaw use

We've put together some tips to make it easier for you to use your chainsaw. Learn how to service your chainsaw and how to sharpen and tension the saw chain. You will also find some tips on the right fuel mixture and how to care for your chainsaw before and after use.

Brushcutter and line trimmer tips

In addition to the right fuel mixture for your brushcutter and replacing the cutting tool, we have also put together some information on how to start your brushcutter correctly and maintenance procedures – what’s required and how to do it.

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