Stihl MSA200c battery charging issue after inactivity.

[TurtleWoods72]

5 hours ago, kram said:

Do not do the above. You may aswell pour petrol on the pack and torch it...

 

 

 

 

Hahahaha I fkin KNEW it! Mekon! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Tree monkey 1682]

Arrh.. battery powered chainsaws, lovely

[Mark_Skyland]

21 hours ago, Fatboy2017 said:

Any info on this Mark?

I cant see any info about this issue or fix. I have a failed stihl AP in the workshop, I cant remember which model it is but I will plug it in to the diagnostics to see if there is a reset option. IIRC the only info you can get from the diagnostic kit is the temp of the battery and then number of cycles. Its just another bit of kit that cost a lot of money and does nothing!

 

 

[organic guy]

On 12/12/2025 at 11:20, Fatboy2017 said:

For info what 1/4 chains does everybody use? I've only used the Stihl chain which cuts well and smooth, but still a bit pricey, any alternative worth using?

As muddy42 says limiting factor is old eyes, I have set up good lighting a break out the reading glasses to even attempt filing! I'll have to try the 4mm file, I use the file holder method to keep the file from bending on this and on the top handle saws.

Just bought 2 new Panthers,  I not good enough to tell the difference from the Stihl

[openspaceman]

On 13/12/2025 at 19:10, Mark_Skyland said:

I have a failed stihl AP in the workshop,

Is that a warranty failure  that gets sent back to Stihl?

[Mark_Skyland]

It was a warranty job but no manufacture seems to want dodgy batteries sent back to them so they all live outside in a metal box until I figure out what to do with them!

 

 

[openspaceman]

2 hours ago, Mark_Skyland said:

It was a warranty job but no manufacture seems to want dodgy batteries sent back to them so they all live outside in a metal box until I figure out what to do with them!

 

 

If I can get hold of one I could have a play, the cells will be worth something to me.