Connecting Charger To Power Supply; Charging The Battery - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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– even if the left hand is not on the
handlebar behind the hand guard, for
example, when making a horizontal cut.
The chain brake functions only if the
hand guard has not been modified in any
way.
Checking the chain brake for proper
functioning
Each time before starting work:
Set hand guard to ‚ – chain brake
N
is released
Switch on the machine
N
Push the hand guard toward the bar
N
tip (ƒ position)
The chain brake is OK if the saw chain is
stopped within fractions of a second.
The hand guard must be free of dirt and
easily moveable.
Servicing the chain brake
The chain brake is subject to wear due
to friction (normal wear). In order for it to
fulfill its function, it must be serviced and
maintained periodically by trained
personnel. STIHL recommends that
maintenance and repair work be carried
out only by authorized STIHL dealers.
The following intervals must be complied
with:
Full-time use: quarterly
Part-time use: every six
months
Occasional use: yearly
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Connecting Charger to
Power Supply
Power supply (mains) voltage and
operating voltage must be the same.
Insert the plug (1) in the wall
N
outlet (2).
1
A self test is performed after the charger
is connected to the power supply. During
this process, the light emitting diode (1)
on the charger lights up green for about
1 second, then red and goes off again.

Charging the Battery

A factory-new battery is not fully
charged.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
2
Connect the charger to the power
1 N
supply – mains voltage and
operating voltage of the charger
must be the same – see
"Connecting Charger to Power
Supply".
Operate the charger only in enclosed
and dry rooms at ambient temperatures
between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to
+104°F)
Only charge dry batteries. Allow a damp
battery to dry before charging.
Push the battery (1) into the
N
charger (2) until noticeable
resistance is felt – then push it as far
as stop.
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