Red flashing light ...
... indicates the following:
No electrical contact between
–
battery and charger – remove and
refit the battery
Malfunction in battery – see also
–
"Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on
Battery".
Malfunction in charger – have it
–
checked by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends a STIHL
servicing dealer.
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
Switching On
When delivered, the battery is not fully
charged.
It is advisable to charge the battery
completely before using it for the first
time.
Before inserting the battery, remove
N
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
Insert battery in the battery
N
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
Remove the chain scabbard
N
Assume a firm and secure stance
N
Ensure that there are no other
N
persons within the swivel range of
the machine
Hold the machine with both hands –
N
wrap hands tightly around the
handles
Make certain that the saw chain has
N
not yet been positioned for cutting
and is not touching any other
objects
Pull hand guard towards the front
N
handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
1
2
Press trigger switch lockout (1) with
N
thumb
Depress trigger switch (2) with
N
index finger
Guide the machine into the wood
N
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.
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