Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake; Engaging The Chain Brake; Disengaging The Chain Brake; Removing And Fitting The Battery - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

8 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake

8 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain
Brake
8.1

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.
The hand guard engages with an audible click. The chain
brake is engaged.
8.2

Disengaging the Chain Brake

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► Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar with your left
hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click. The chain
brake is disengaged.

9 Removing and Fitting the Battery

9.1

Fitting the Battery

► Engage the chain brake.
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► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compartment (2) and
press it home until it engages with an audible click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and battery (1) is
held securely in battery compartment (2). There is no
electrical contact between the saw and battery (1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) as
far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click and is flush
with the saw's housing. Your chain saw is ready for
operation.
9.2

Removing the battery

► Stand the saw on a level surface.
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