Removing And Fitting The Battery; Switching The Saw On/Off; Testing The Chain Saw And Battery - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

9 Removing and Fitting the Battery

► 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 compart‐
ment (2) and press it home until you hear a
click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and
battery (1) is held securely in battery compart‐
ment (2). There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery (1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click
and is flush with the saw's housing.
9.2 Removing the battery
► Stand the saw on a level surface.
► Press the locking lever (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.

10 Switching the Saw On/Off

10.1 Switching On
► Disengage the chain brake.
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► Hold the saw with your right hand on the grip
area (1) of the control handle – wrap your
thumb around the control handle.
► Depress the lockout button (2) with your
thumb and hold it there.
► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor is accelerated and the chain
rotates. Release the lockout button (2).
► Hold the saw with your left hand on the front
handle – wrap your thumb around the handle‐
bar.
10.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the
chain brake, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
11 Testing the Chain Saw and
Battery
11.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks
on the sprocket.
► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do
not use your chain saw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain sprocket must be replaced.
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