Removing The Battery; Switching The Saw On/Off; Switching On The Chainsaw; Testing The Chain Saw And Battery - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a click and is
now locked.
8.2

Removing the Battery

► Stand the saw on a level surface.
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► Depress both locking levers (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.
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Switching the Saw On/Off

9.1

Switching on the chainsaw

► Hold the chain saw by the control handle with
your right hand, wrapping your thumb around
the control handle.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the chain saw by the handlebar with your
left hand, wrapping your thumb around the
handlebar.
► Press and hold the lockout button (2) with your
thumb.
► Press the trigger (3) with your index finger and
keep depressed.
The chain saw accelerates and the chain
starts moving. Release the locking button (2).
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The more you depress the trigger (3), the faster
the saw chain runs.
If the ergo lever (1) is pressed, the trigger switch
(3) remains unlocked. This means the trigger can
be released and depressed again without having
to press the locking button again.
If the trigger switch (3) and the ergo lever (1) are
released, the trigger switch (3) is locked. The
locking button (2) must be pressed and held
again to unlock the trigger (3).
9.2 Switching Off
► 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 Testing the Chain Saw and
Battery
10.1

Checking the Chain Sprocket

► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks
on the sprocket.
► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do
not use your chain saw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain sprocket must be replaced.
10.2

Checking the Guide Bar

► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Remove the chain and guide bar.
9 Switching the Saw On/Off
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