Switching The Chain Saw On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

19 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

19 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

19.1 Switching On

WARNING
Never operate your chain saw if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 16. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your chain saw, @ 6.3.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the chain saw with your right
hand firmly on the control handle and your left hand firmly
on the front handle. Always hold the chain saw with two
hands in this manner, whether you are right-handed or
left-handed.
To switch the chain saw on:
► Disengage the chain brake, @ 17.2.
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► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (1).
► While holding the trigger switch lockout, press the
retaining button (2) with your thumb and release it.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index finger.
The saw chain will start rotating.
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You can also unlock the trigger switch by pressing the
retaining button and depressing the trigger switch lockout
within 5 seconds (as long as the "STATUS" LED is flashing).
Squeeze the trigger switch with your index finger to start the
saw chain.
The motor will not switch on unless the trigger switch lockout
and retaining button have been depressed and the trigger
switch has been squeezed.
If the trigger switch and the trigger switch lockout are
released, the "STATUS" LED will remain flashing for
approximately 1 second. As long as the "STATUS" LED is
flashing, the chain saw can again be switched on without
pressing the retaining button again.
The further the trigger switch is squeezed, the faster the saw
chain will rotate.

19.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
avoid contact with the moving saw chain. To reduce the risk
of personal injury from unintended activation or
unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the chain has
stopped, engage the chain brake and remove the battery
before transporting or putting the chain saw down.
To switch the chain saw off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout so
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that the trigger switch springs back to the locked position.
In the locked position, activation of the trigger switch is
blocked by the trigger switch lockout. Activation of the
chain saw is also electronically blocked by the retaining
button once the "STATUS" LED stops flashing (after
approximately 5 seconds).
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short time after the
trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid contact after
releasing the trigger switch and when setting down the chain
saw.
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