Switching The Chain Saw On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off; Checking The Chain Saw - Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual

14 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

14 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

14.1 Switching On

WARNING
Never operate your chain saw if it is 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.
► 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, @ 12.2.
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► 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.
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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.

14.2 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 disconnect the chain
saw from the power supply before transporting or putting it
down.
To switch the chain saw off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout so
that they spring back to the locked position. In the locked
position, activation of the trigger switch is once again
blocked by the trigger switch lockout.
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released.

15 Checking the Chain Saw

15.1 Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake

WARNING
Operating the saw with a missing, damaged, modified or
improperly maintained chain brake increases the risk of
severe or fatal injury from kickback. Never attempt to modify
or disable the chain brake. Never operate a chain saw if the
chain brake has been modified or does not function properly.
If you detect a change in the operating characteristics of the
chain brake, have your saw serviced immediately by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
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