Operation Manual
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
English
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The LED (1) on the charger may glow
continuously green or flash red.
Green continuous light ...
... indicates the following:
The battery
– is being charged
– is too hot and must cool down
before charging
See also "LEDs on battery".
The green LED on the charger goes off
as soon as the battery is fully charged.
Red flashing light ...
... may indicate the following:
– No electrical contact between
battery and charger – remove and
refit the battery
– Malfunction in battery – see also
"LEDs on Battery".
– Malfunction in charger – have
checked by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
When delivered, the battery is not fully
charged.
It is advisable to charge the battery
completely before using it for the first
time.
N Before inserting the battery, remove
the battery compartment cover if
there is one; to do this, press both
safety catches at the same time –
cover is unlocked – and remove the
cover
Inserting the battery
N Insert battery in the battery
compartment of the machine –
press gently until it clicks into place
– top of battery must be flush with
the top edge of the housing
Switching on the machine
N Remove the chain scabbard
N Assume a firm and secure stance
N Ensure that there are no other
persons within the swivel range of
the machine
N Hold the machine with both hands –
wrap hands tightly around the
handles
N Make certain that the saw chain has
not yet been positioned for cutting
and is not touching any other
objects
N Pull hand guard towards the front
handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
N Press trigger switch lockout (1) with
thumb
N Depress trigger switch (2) with
index finger
N Guide the machine into the wood
with the saw chain running
The motor will not run unless the hand
guard is set to ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (1) and trigger switch (2) are
pressed at the same time.
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
on Charger
1
3901BA019 KN
Switching On
3999BA015 KN
3999BA010 KN
2
3999BA016 KN
1