Switching The Chain Saw On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

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► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject the battery (2)
from the battery compartment.
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance and/or service life of the battery.

18 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

18.1 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, @ 6.4. 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.
When switching the chain saw on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
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18 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off
► Always hold and operate the chain saw with your right
hand firmly on the rear or 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, @ 16.2.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (1) with your
thumb.
► While holding the trigger switch lockout, squeeze the
trigger switch (2) with your index finger.
The saw chain will start rotating.
The motor will not switch on unless the hand guard is set to
the position and the trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch are pressed at the same time. Once the trigger switch
is activated and the saw is running, the operator need not
continue to hold down the trigger switch lockout.

18.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The saw chain continues 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.
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