Instruction Manual

21 Button
Activates the LEDs on the battery.
22 LEDs
Indicate battery’s state of charge and mal‐
functions.
# Rating Label with Serial Number
3.2 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the chain‐
saw and battery:
This symbol shows the direction of
rotation of the chain.
Turn in this direction to tension the saw
chain.
This symbol marks the chain oil tank.
The chain brake is engaged in this direc‐
tion.
The chain brake is disengaged in this
direction.
1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too
cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunc‐
tion in the battery.
Length of guide bar that may be used.
L
W
A
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
The data next to this symbol indicates the
energy content of the battery according to
the cell manufacturer’s specification. The
energy content available during operation
is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the chainsaw
or the battery:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts and cut-retardant sleeves on
both arms.
Hold the saw firmly with both
hands.
Observe the safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Only persons who have been
trained in the use of a tree
service chainsaw may use this
chainsaw.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature range.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL MSA 161 T tree service chainsaw is
designed for tree surgery work and cutting in the
crown of the standing tree.
The chainsaw must not be used for cutting work
on the ground.
The chainsaw may be used in the rain.
The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery.
When climbing in a tree, the chainsaw may be
used only with a STIHL AP battery inserted
directly in the saw.
WARNING
■
Batteries not explicitly approved for the chain‐
saw by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries and
damage to property.
English 4 Safety Precautions
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