Maintenance, Repair And Storage; Warnings And Instructions - Stihl MSE 141 C Manual De Instrucciones

9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

8.6.7 Fan Cut
Use the simple fan cut for making the felling back cut on
trees with a diameter less than the effective cutting length of
the guide bar.
► After creating the felling notch, engage the bumper spikes
of the chain saw directly behind the location of the
intended hinge and 1 to 2 in. (2.5 to 5 cm) higher than the
bottom of the felling notch. Pivot the saw around this point
only as far as the back of the hinge. Do not cut through the
hinge. The bumper spike should roll against the trunk until
the back cut is complete.
9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
9.1

Warnings and Instructions

WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the chain saw. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal
injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
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– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
– Engage the chain brake by moving the front hand
guard forward to
from the power supply before inspecting it or
carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work, before storing, and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ The bar and chain are the only user-serviceable parts of
the chain saw. Proper maintenance will help maintain
cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury
caused by chain derailment and reactive forces.
– Wear gloves when handling the saw chain.
– Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket clean.
– Replace the chain and guide bar when they become
worn or damaged.
– Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
￭ Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs
wear each time it is engaged. In order for the chain brake
on your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its function
of reducing the risk of kickback and other injuries, it must
be properly maintained. For the proper and effective
operation of the chain brake:
– Return the chain saw to your STIHL servicing dealer
for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake
system according to the following schedule: Heavy
Usage – every three months; Moderate Usage –
twice a year; Occasional Usage – annually.
– Return the chain saw immediately for maintenance
whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly
cleaned or there is a change in its operating
characteristics.
￭ This electric chain saw is double-insulated. In such an
appliance, two systems of insulation are provided as
protection against electric shock. No grounding means are
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and disconnect the chain saw
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