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

14 After Finishing Work

► 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.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1 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.

15 Transporting

15.1 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.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
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► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.

16 Storing

16.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Observe the following points when storing the
saw:
– Saw is out of the reach of children.
– The saw is clean and dry.
► If you store the saw for more than 30 days:
Remove the bar and chain.
16.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– Keep the battery separate from the chain‐
saw.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40 % and 60 % (2 green lit LEDs).
– The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
user manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60 %
(2 green LEDs lit).
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.
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