Checking Chain Lubrication; Testing The Battery; Operating The Saw; Holding And Controlling The Chainsaw - Stihl MSA 161 T Gebrauchsanleitung

11 Operating the Saw

► 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 hold it there.
The chain rotates.
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the chain brake,
remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.

10.6 Checking Chain Lubrication

► Fit the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the guide bar over a light surface.
► Switch on the saw.
Chain oil is thrown off the chain and is visible on the light
surface. Chain lubrication is operating properly.
If no chain oil can be seen:
► Fill up with chain oil.
► Check chain lubrication again.
► If chain oil is still not visible on the light surface: Do not
use your chain saw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer. Chain lubrication is defective.

10.7 Testing the Battery

► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
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11 Operating the Saw

11.1 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw

► Hold and control your saw with your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the control handle. Wrap
thumb of left hand around the front handle and thumb of
right handle around the control handle.
WARNING
The risk of kickback is increased if you use the chainsaw
with one hand. If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
in the direction of the operator. The operator can lose control
of the saw and be seriously or fatally injured.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Never support yourself on the limb being cut.
► Never attempt to hold falling limbs.
The saw may be used with one hand if the following points
apply:
– Two-handed cutting is not possible.
– One hand is required for support during the cut.
– The saw can be held firmly with one hand.
– All parts of your body are clear of the cutting attachment.
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