Switching Off; Checking The Chain Saw; Checking The Operation Of The Chain Brake; Testing The Controls - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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Holding the Ergo-Lever (3) down keeps the trigger switch
unlocked. If the operator releases the trigger switch and
Ergo-Lever, the operator will have to unlock the tool again
with the trigger switch lockout. The motor will not switch on
unless the hand guard is set to the
trigger switch lockout and trigger switch are pressed at the
same time. Once the trigger switch is activated and the saw
is running, the operator need not continue to hold down the
trigger switch lockout.

18.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
avoid contact with the moving saw chain. To reduce the risk
of personal injury from unintended activation or
unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the chain has
stopped, engage the chain brake and remove the battery
before transporting or putting the chain saw down.
To switch the chain saw off:
► Release the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever so that it the
trigger switch springs back to the locked position. In the
locked position, activation of the trigger switch is once
again blocked by the operator presence control and
trigger switch lockout.
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid contact
after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down
the chain saw.

19 Checking the Chain Saw

19.1 Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake

WARNING
Operating the saw with a missing, damaged, modified or
improperly maintained chain brake increases the risk of
severe or fatal injury from kickback. Never attempt to modify
or disable the chain brake. Never operate a saw if the chain
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brake has been modified or does not function properly. If you
detect a change in the operating characteristics of the chain
brake, have your saw serviced immediately by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
position and the
Before starting work, check the operation of the chain brake:
► Disengage the chain brake, @ 16.2.
► Switch on the chain saw, @ 18.1.
► Engage the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard
► If the chain brake fails to stop the chain within fractions of

19.2 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the Ergo-Lever (1), trigger
switch lockout (2) and the trigger switch (3) are undamaged
and functioning properly.
Ergo-Lever (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the chain. Do not
touch the saw chain while the battery is inserted. Never
to the position, away from the front handle.
A properly functioning chain brake will stop the chain
within fractions of a second.
a second, have the saw inspected and repaired by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
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