Before Starting Work; Preparing The Chain Saw For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

12 Before Starting Work

￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the chain saw, battery and charger, and an increased
risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or
property damage.
– Engage the chain brake by moving the front hand
guard forward to
chain saw before storing.
– Never store the chain saw and charger with the
battery inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the chain saw, battery and charger indoors in
a dry, secure place out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the chain saw, in the
charger, in a metal container or in a container with
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
12 Before Starting Work

12.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 13.2.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 15.2.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 15.3.
► Fill the chain oil tank, @ 15.4.2.
► Check the chain brake, @ 19.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 19.2.
► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 19.3.
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and remove the battery from the

13 Charging the Battery

13.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the battery and charger safety precautions
and instructions in this manual, @ 9 and @ 10. Make sure
the charger and its components are dry and not damaged;
operate the charger indoors at an appropriate ambient
temperature, @ 10.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other materials and substances are
present, @ 10.
To set up the charger:
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► Insert the plug (4) into a properly installed wall outlet (5)
matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on
the charger's rating plate (1).
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it is plugged
in. The charger LED (2) will glow green for about
1 second, then it will glow red briefly before going out.
Once the self-test is complete, the charger is ready to
charge the battery.
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