Connecting Saw To Power Supply; Switching On - Stihl MSE 220 Instruction Manual

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Connecting Saw
to Power Supply
The voltage of your power supply and
the voltage specified on the saw must
be the same.
Outdoor operation: Connect the saw
via a ground-fault circuit breaker.
Extension cords must be suitable for
outdoor use.
Mains power outlet: Must be equipped
with a fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
If the fuse or circuit breaker is tripped
when you switch on the saw, use an
extension cord (at least 35 ft / 10m long)
that meets the specifications in the
following table.
Extension cords:
Minimum wire size for extension cords
for 120 Volt appliances:
Cord types SJW-A or SJTW-A
Round jacketed cords
Cord length (ft) 50
Wire size (AWG) 14
26
If you use an extension cord that is too
long or has too small a conductor cross
section, it may cause an overload and
permanently damage the motor.
Minimum AWG wire size for extension
cords for 120 Volt appliances – see
"Safety Precautions".
Cable drum: Always unwind the cord
completely. It should be equipped with
thermal protection.
100 150
12 10

Switching On

1
2
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Check that bystanders are well clear
of general work area of the saw.
: Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
: Disengage the chain brake by
pulling hand guard back toward the
front handle.
: Check that the chain is not touching
the wood or any other object.
: Press in the trigger switch lockout
button (1) with your thumb.
: Squeeze the trigger switch (2) with
your index finger.
: Start cutting with the chain running.
MSE 220