Overview - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

3 Overview

► Read, understand and save the following
documents in addition to this instruction man‐
ual:
– Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AP
battery
– Instruction manual for STIHL AL 101, 300,
500 chargers
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built-in batteries:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 Symbols in Text
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instruction manual.
2.3 Symbols used with warnings in
the text
WARNING
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
serious injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious
injuries or death.
NOTICE
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
damage to property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage
to property.
3 Overview
3.1 Chainsaw and Battery
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1 Chain Sprocket
Toothed wheel that drives the chain.
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2 Tensioning Screw
Adjusts chain tension.
3 Spiked Bumper
Toothed stop for holding saw steady against
wood while cutting.
4 Chain Catcher
Reduces risk of operator contact with the
chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.
5 Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
6 Saw Chain
Cuts the wood.
7 Chain Sprocket Cover
Covers the chain sprocket and secures the
guide bar to the chainsaw.
8 Nut
Secures chain sprocket cover to chainsaw.
9 Chain Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with saw
chain.
10 Front Hand Guard
Helps protect operator's left hand from con‐
tact with the saw chain, serves to engage the
chain brake and activates the chain brake by
inertia in certain kickback situations.
11 Ergo Lever
Holds lockout button in position when trigger
is released.
12 Lockout Button
Unlocks the trigger.
13 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
chainsaw.
14 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compart‐
ment.
15 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
16 Oil Tank Cap
Closes the oil tank.
17 Handlebar
For holding, controlling and carrying the
chainsaw.
18 Trigger
Switches the chainsaw on and off.
19 Ring
For hanging up the saw while working in the
tree.
20 Battery
Supplies power to the chainsaw.
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