Before Starting Work; Preparing The Chain Saw For Operation - Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual

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– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
– Engage the chain brake by moving the front hand
guard forward to
from the power supply before inspecting it or
carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work, before storing, and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ The bar and chain are the only user-serviceable parts of
the chain saw. Proper maintenance will help maintain
cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury
caused by chain derailment and reactive forces.
– Wear gloves when handling the saw chain.
– Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket clean.
– Replace the chain and guide bar when they become
worn or damaged.
– Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
￭ Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs
wear each time it is engaged. In order for the chain brake
on your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its function
of reducing the risk of kickback and other injuries, it must
be properly maintained. For the proper and effective
operation of the chain brake:
– Return the chain saw to your STIHL servicing dealer
for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake
system according to the following schedule: Heavy
Usage – every three months; Moderate Usage –
twice a year; Occasional Usage – annually.
– Return the chain saw immediately for maintenance
whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly
cleaned or there is a change in its operating
characteristics.
￭ This electric chain saw is double-insulated. In such an
appliance, two systems of insulation are provided as
protection against electric shock. No grounding means are
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and disconnect the chain saw
provided, nor should means for grounding be added to the
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified service personnel.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Ensure that the insulation of the power supply cord,
extension cord and plug are in good condition and
show no signs of aging (brittleness), wear or
damage.
– Never use your chain saw if the casing around the
motor is cracked or damaged.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the chain saw 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
from the power supply before storing.
– Never store the chain saw with the plug of the power
supply cord connected to an extension cord or a wall
outlet.
– Store the chain saw indoors in a dry, secure place
out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
users.

10 Before Starting Work

10.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation

Before starting work:
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 11.2.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 11.3.
► Fill the chain oil tank, @ 11.4.2.
10 Before Starting Work
and disconnect the chain saw
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