Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual page 56

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Always remove the battery before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition LEDs on
Battery
Chain saw cuts out 1 LED glows
during operation. red.
3 LEDs glow
red.
Run-time is too short.
During sawing, the
wood smokes or
smells burnt.
Battery is not being 1 LED glows
charged even though red.
LED on charger
glows green.
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Possible Cause Remedy
Battery too hot / too ► Remove the battery, @ 17.2.
cold.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 16.1.
Chain saw too hot.
► Allow the chain saw and battery to cool down gradually at
ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
Battery not fully ► Charge the battery, @ 11.
charged.
Useful life of battery ► Have the battery checked by an authorized STIHL servicing
has been reached or dealer.
exceeded.
The chain is dull or ► Properly sharpen the chain, @ 24.4.
improperly
sharpened.
Working technique is ► Obtain instruction on proper working technique.
improper or the saw
is being mis-used.
Insufficient bar and ► Have the chain lubrication mechanism checked by an
chain oil. authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Battery too hot / too ► Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at
cold. ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
► Operate the charger only in enclosed, dry rooms at ambient
temperatures of 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C).
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