Testing The Controls - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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Before starting work, check the operation of the chain brake:
► Disengage the chain brake, @ 16.2.
► Switch on the chain saw, @ 18.1.
► Engage the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard
to the position, away from the front handle.
A properly functioning chain brake will stop the chain
within fractions of a second.
► If the chain brake fails to stop the chain within fractions of
a second, have the saw inspected and repaired by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

19.2 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the ergo-lever (1), trigger
switch lockout (2) and the trigger switch (3) are undamaged
and functioning properly.
2 3
Ergo-Lever (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the chain. Do not
touch the saw chain while the battery is inserted. Never
touch moving chain with your hand or any part of your body,
@ 5.5.2. Keep bystanders out of the area while testing the
controls.
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To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Attempt to depress the trigger switch.
If the trigger switch can be depressed without first
depressing the trigger switch lockout, take the chain saw
to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.
► Press down on the ergo-lever. Make sure it moves freely
and springs back into place when released.
► Unlock the trigger switch lockout by depressing it.
When you release the trigger switch lockout, it should
return to the locked position.
► Unlock the trigger switch lockout and depress the ergo-
lever at the same time to keep the trigger switch lockout
unlocked.
When you release the trigger switch lockout, it should
remain unlocked as long as you hold down the ergo-lever.
► Insert the battery and hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands, your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the control handle. Release the chain brake and
switch on the chain saw by depressing the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch.
If the chain does not start rotating, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery. Take the chain saw to an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before
use.
► Insert the battery and hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands, your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the control handle. Release the chain brake and
switch on the chain saw by depressing the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch. Then release the trigger switch.
If the saw chain does not stop rotating after you release
the trigger switch, engage the chain brake and remove the
battery. Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
19 Checking the Chain Saw
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