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English Symbols used with warnings in resources. This user manual is intended to help the text you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. WARNING ■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause We thank you for your confidence in us and hope serious injuries or death.
® The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth radio interface and can be paired with the 17 Handlebar STIHL connected app. The handlebar is used to hold, control and The information next to the symbol indi‐ carry the chainsaw. cates the energy content of the battery 18 Trigger according to the cell manufacturer’s specifi‐...
Intended Use ► If the chainsaw or battery is passed on to another person: Always give them the The STIHL MSA 161 T tree service chainsaw is instruction manual. designed for tree surgery work and cutting in the ► Make sure the user meets the following crown of a standing tree.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. material. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL ■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the servicing dealer for assistance. user to slip. If the user comes into contact with...
► Keep battery away from small metal parts. ► Replace worn or damaged labels. ► Do not expose the battery to high pressure. ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ ► Do not expose the battery to microwaves. ized dealer.
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► Sharpen the chain properly. ■ Always work within calling distance of others ► If you have any queries: Contact your so that you can summon help in an emer‐ STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. gency. 4.6.4 Battery ► Make sure that people are within earshot The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐...
English ► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐ ■ Parts of the tree being removed and branches sult a STIHL dealer. can fall on bystanders or objects during the ■ The chain saw may cause vibrations in opera‐ felling operation. This can result in serious or tion.
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The chainsaw is standard equipped without the and damage to property may occur. spiked bumper. STIHL recommends retrofitting ► Never transport a damaged battery. with a spike bumper for working on resistant ■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐...
Repair ► Check the battery, 12.7. ► Fully charge battery as described in the User WARNING Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers. ■ The saw may start unintentionally if the battery ► Clean the saw, 17.1.
Activating the Bluetooth Radio ® an account. Interface ► Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app. ► If the battery has a Bluetooth ► Add the battery in the STIHL connected app ® radio interface: and follow the instructions on the screen.
8 Assembling the Saw English ► Turn the tensioning screw (3) counterclock‐ ► Turn the tensioning screw (3) clockwise until wise until the tensioner slide (4) butts against the saw chain fits snugly against the guide the left end of the housing. bar.
(1) points to mark (2). ► Now try again to close the oil tank. ► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly: Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
10 Removing and Fitting the Battery English The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the front hand guard if the kickback force is high enough or can be engaged by the operator. ► Press both locking levers (1). The battery (2) is released and can be removed.
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain your STIHL servicing dealer. brake and remove the battery. ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing ► Remove the chain and guide bar. angle of 30° has been maintained on all cut‐...
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without ► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use depressing the lockout button. the battery and contact your STIHL servicing ► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your dealer.
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► Pick up the weight of the chainsaw at the end notch must be observed. of the cut. The chainsaw is standard equipped without the spiked bumper. STIHL recommends retrofitting with a spike bumper for working on resistant wood so that the chainsaw can be positioned safely.
16.2 Storing the Battery remove battery ► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a covers the guide bar. charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit). Carrying the chainsaw ►...
► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide ► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery bar dressing tool. compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so ► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge Replace the battery. and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐...
Chainsaw run‐ The battery is not fully ► Recharge the battery fully as described in time is too short. charged. the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers. The battery life has ► Replace battery. been exceeded.
► Take STIHL products including packaging to a accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ for the use of those parts.
– Guaranteed sound power level: 96 dB(A) tek Testing & Certification Ltd, Academy Place, The technical documents are stored at 1-9 Brook Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NQ, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ United Kingdom sung. – Certification number: ITS UK MCR 38 The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐...
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use ated electric tools. reduces the risk of electric shock. STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. If operating a power tool in a damp location The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding is unavoidable, use a residual current device an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety”...
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français from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow g) If devices are provided for the connection of for safe handling and control of the tool in dust extraction and collection facillities, unexpected situations.
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