After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

12 After Finishing Work

11.4 Felling
11.4.1 Basic information on felling cut
B
C
A
A Felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction of
fall.
B Hinge
The hinge controls the part of the tree being
removed as it drops to the ground. The width
of the hinge is 1/10 of the trunk diameter.
C Felling cut
The tree is felled with the felling cut.
11.4.2 Cutting the felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction in
which the part of the tree being removed falls.
Country-specific standards for making the felling
notch must be observed.
► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at
right angles to the direction of fall.
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angle cut at 45° to the horizontal cut.
11.4.3 Making the felling cut
► Make horizontal felling cut, taking care not to
cut through the hinge.
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A B C
90°
► Shout a warning.
► Push the part of the tree being removed down‐
ward over the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the nut.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
Transporting the Chainsaw by the Eyelet
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► Transport the chainsaw using the eyelet (1) on
the belt or on a rope.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
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