Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake; Removing And Fitting The Battery - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake

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► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening so
that mark (1) lines up with mark (2).
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
The oil tank cap snaps into place. The mark
(1) points to mark (3).
► Check to see if the oil tank cap can be pulled
upwards and off.
► If the oil tank cap cannot be pulled upwards
and off: Fold down the grip on the oil tank cap.
The oil tank is closed.
If the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and off,
perform the following steps:
► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening – in
any position.
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it coun‐
terclockwise until mark (1) points to mark (2).
► Now try again to close the oil tank.
► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly:
Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
6.4 Mounting the Spiked Bumper
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► Take out the screw (4) and remove the chain
catcher (3).
► Place the spiked bumper (1) in position.
► Fit the screw (2).
► Place the chain catcher (3) in position.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (4) firmly.
► Tighten down the screw (2) firmly.
7 Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
7.1 Engaging the Chain Brake
The saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the
front hand guard if the kickback force is high
enough or can be engaged by the operator.
► Push the hand guard away from the handlebar
with your left hand.
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The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is engaged.
7.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake
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► Pull the hand guard back towards the handle
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is disengaged.
8 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
8.1 Inserting the battery
► Engage the chain brake.
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