Testing Saw Chain Lubrication; After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

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► Insert the battery and hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands – your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the rear handle. Release the chain brake and
switch on the chain saw by depressing the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch.
If the chain does not start rotating, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery. Take the chain saw to an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before
use.
► Insert the battery and hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands – your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the rear handle. Release the chain brake and
switch on the chain saw by depressing the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch. Then release the trigger switch.
If the saw chain does not stop rotating after you release
the trigger switch, engage the chain brake and remove the
battery. Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.

19.3 Testing Saw Chain Lubrication

WARNING
Never operate your saw without bar and chain lubrication. If
the chain runs dry, the cutting attachment will be damaged
beyond repair within a very short time. A damaged chain
may break, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury.
Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the tank
before starting work and periodically during work.
To confirm that the chain lubrication oil is flowing properly:
► Insert the battery, @ 17.1.
► Disengage the chain brake, @ 16.2.
► Point the guide bar toward a bright surface.
► Switch on the chain saw, @ 18.1.
The saw chain should throw off a small amount of oil.
If the chain lubrication oil cannot be seen, check the oil
tank for chain lubrication oil.
Refill the tank as necessary.
► Test the saw chain lubrication again.
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► If saw chain lubrication oil is still not visible, the chain
lubrication mechanism is not functioning. Take the saw to
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.

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20.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the chain saw,
engage the chain brake and remove the battery before
transporting the chain saw or putting it down. To reduce the
risk of injuries from the sharp cutters on the saw chain,
always cover the guide bar with the chain scabbard before
transporting or storing the saw.
To prepare the chain saw for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the chain saw, @ 18.2.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 16.1.
► Remove the battery, @ 17.2.
► Release the chain brake and loosen the chain.
► Re-engage the chain brake.
► Slide a chain scabbard over the guide bar so that it covers
the entire guide bar.
► If the battery or chain saw became wet during operation,
allow them to dry separately and completely before
charging or storing.
► Re-tension the saw chain before using the chain saw.
NOTICE
Failing to loosen the saw chain after finishing work can
damage the drive shaft and bearings as the saw chain
contracts as it cools down.
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