Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MSA 120 C, MSA 140 C
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 3 Overview
- 4 Safety Precautions
- 5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
- 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
- 7 Assembling the Saw
- 8 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
- 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery
- 10 Switching the Saw On/Off
- 11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
- 12 Operating the Saw
- 13 After Finishing Work
- 14 Transporting
- 15 Storing
- 16 Cleaning
- 17 Maintenance
- 18 Repairing
- 19 Troubleshooting
- 20 Specifications
- 21 Bar and Chain Combinations
- 22 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 23 Disposal
- 24 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps or
a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.11.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
►
Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
►
Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■
The charger may turn over or move while
being transported. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
►
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the charger with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
■
The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying the charger. The connecting cable
and the charger may be damaged.
►
Wind up the connecting cable and attach it
to the charger.
4.12 Storing
4.12.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
■
Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.12.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
►
Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
►
Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the chain
saw and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.12.3 Charger
WARNING
■
Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children may sus‐
tain serious or fatal injuries.
►
Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The charger may be damaged
if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
►
Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool
down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between
+5°C and +40°C.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying or hanging up the charger. The con‐
English 4 Safety Precautions
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