Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MSA 120 C, MSA 140 C
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 3 Overview
- 4 Safety Precautions
- 5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
- 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
- 7 Assembling the Saw
- 8 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
- 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery
- 10 Switching the Saw On/Off
- 11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery
- 12 Operating the Saw
- 13 After Finishing Work
- 14 Transporting
- 15 Storing
- 16 Cleaning
- 17 Maintenance
- 18 Repairing
- 19 Troubleshooting
- 20 Specifications
- 21 Bar and Chain Combinations
- 22 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 23 Disposal
- 24 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut at the
same height.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
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► Insert a felling wedge. The felling wedge must
match the tree diameter and the width of the
felling cut.
► Shout a warning.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
12.4.9 Felling a small diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is less than the guide bar’s length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
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► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12.4.10 Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap at the same height as the felling cut and
use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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English 12 Operating the Saw
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