Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 26

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► Position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with proper working
technique or your ability to maintain control of
the chain saw.
14.2 Putting on the Harness
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury, the oper‐
ator must be able to remove the backpack bat‐
tery quickly in the event of an emergency. In
an emergency, open and remove the waist
belt and chest strap quickly before dropping
the battery to the ground.
To ensure a proper fit:
► Put the backpack battery on your back.
► Fasten and adjust the waist belt (2) so that it
rests comfortably but securely on your hips.
► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that
it fits comfortably but securely across your
chest.
3
► Adjust the harness straps so that the back
padding fits firmly and securely against your
back.
► Thread the end of the waist belt through the
loop (3).
► To remove the harness, open the quick-
release fasteners on the waist belt and chest
strap and loosen the harness straps by lifting
the sliding adjusters.
To help reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an emergency, practice quickly opening the fas‐
teners on the waist belt and chest strap, loosen‐
ing the shoulder straps and removing the battery.
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15 Assembling the Chain Saw
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage, ease the battery to the
ground when practicing. Do not allow the bat‐
tery to drop to the ground and do not throw it.
15 Assembling the Chain Saw
15.1 Cutting Attachment
WARNING
■ If non-matching components are used, the cut‐
ting attachment will be damaged beyond
repair after a short period of operation, and the
chain could de-rail, resulting in serious or fatal
personal injury.
A cutting attachment consists of the chain, guide
bar and chain sprocket.
1
a
t = a 2
– The pitch (t) of the chain (1), chain sprocket
and, if using a Rollomatic guide bar, nose
sprocket must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the chain must
match the groove width of the guide bar (3).
15.2 Mounting and Removing the
Guide Bar and Chain
15.2.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and Chain
WARNING
■ Make sure the battery is removed and the
chain brake is engaged before starting assem‐
bly. Never operate your chain saw without a
properly mounted guide bar and chain,
Use only guide bar and chain combinations
expressly recommended or approved by
STIHL, 5.4.
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3
5.5.
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