The Chain Brake; Engaging The Chain Brake; Disengaging The Chain Brake - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

16 The Chain Brake

Closing
To close the tank:
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► Raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a
90° angle. Insert the cap in the chain oil tank opening with
the exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the open
symbol (2) on the chain oil tank housing.
► Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it
clockwise to the closed position (approximately 1/4 turn).
In the closed position, the interior (4) and exterior (1)
positioning marks will align with the closed symbol (3) on
the chain oil tank housing.
► Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap and check for
tightness.
► If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap or the
detent on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess
in the tank opening, or if the cap is loose, the cap is not
properly seated and you must repeat the above steps.
16 The Chain Brake

16.1 Engaging the Chain Brake

WARNING
The chain brake will operate only if it has been properly
maintained and the front hand guard has not been modified,
@ 7.2.
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No chain brake device prevents kickback. This device is
designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in
certain kickback situations. For the chain brake to reduce
the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained
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and in good working order, @ 7.2.
1 In the event of a kickback, the chain brake is designed to
engage if the left hand contacts the front hand guard and
pushes it forward.
The chain brake is also designed to be activated by the
inertia of the front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently
high. When the brake is activated by inertia, the hand guard
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accelerates toward the bar nose, even if your hand is not
behind the hand guard.
Engaging the chain brake locks the chain. To manually
engage the chain brake:
► Push the front hand guard to the
front handle.
You will hear an audible click when the front hand guard
reaches the locked position.

16.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake

Before disengaging the chain brake and switching on your
chain saw, be sure that the guide bar and saw chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including
the ground, @ 6.5.
WARNING
WARNING
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position, away from the
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