Operating The Saw; Holding And Controlling The Chainsaw; Cutting; Limbing - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

11 Operating the Saw

11 Operating the Saw

11.1 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw

► Hold and control your saw with your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the control handle. Wrap
thumb of left hand around the front handle and thumb of
right handle around the control handle.
WARNING
The risk of kickback is increased if you use the chainsaw
with one hand. If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
in the direction of the operator. The operator can lose control
of the saw and be seriously or fatally injured.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Never support yourself on the limb being cut.
► Never attempt to hold falling limbs.
The saw may be used with one hand if the following points
apply:
– Two-handed cutting is not possible.
– One hand is required for support during the cut.
– The saw can be held firmly with one hand.
– All parts of your body are clear of the cutting attachment.
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11.2 Cutting

WARNING
If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the direction
of the operator. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full speed and keep
the guide bar vertical.
► Engage the spiked bumper and use it as a fulcrum.
► Guide the full width of the bar into the wood and reposition
the spiked bumper as required.
► Take the weight of the saw at the end of the cut.

11.3 Limbing

► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the guide bar
downward against the limb.
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