Checking The Saw Chain; Testing The Chain Brake; Checking The Controls - Stihl MSA 161 T Gebrauchsanleitung

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– Bar groove is pinched or splayed.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.

10.3 Checking the Saw Chain

► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
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► Use a STIHL filing gauge (2) to check the height of the
depth gauges (1). The STIHL filing gauge must match the
chain pitch.
► If a depth gauge (1) projects from the filing gauge (2):
Lower the depth gauge (1), @ 16.2.
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► Make sure the service marks (1 to 4) on the cutters are
visible.
► If one of the service marks is not visible on a cutter: Do not
use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
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10 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing angle of 30°
has been maintained on all cutters. The STIHL filing
gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If a filing angle of 30° has not been maintained:
Resharpen the saw chain.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.

10.4 Testing the Chain Brake

► Switch on the saw.
► Engage the chain brake.
The chain brake is operating properly If the chain stops
immediately.
► If the chain does not stop immediately: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
The chain brake is defective.

10.5 Checking the Controls

Lockout button, trigger lockout and trigger
► Engage the chain brake and remove the battery.
► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing the lockout
lever.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
The trigger lockout is faulty.
► Depress the lockout button and hold it in that position.
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger and then let it go.
► If the lockout button, trigger lockout or trigger is stiff or
does not spring back to the idle position: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
Switching On
► Fit the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
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