Stihl MSA 200 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 35

Chain Brake Locking chain with chain brake during a felling cut. The chain brake will operate only if it has been properly maintained and the hand guard has not been modified in any way. Check operation of chain brake English Connecting Charger to Power Supply Power supply (mains) voltage and operating voltage must be the same. 3901BA015 KN - in an emergency The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is pushed toward the bar nose by the left hand - or when brake is activated by inertia in certain kickback situations. Releasing the chain brake N Pull the hand guard back towards the front handle The chain brake is designed to be activated also by the inertia of the front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently high. The hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose - even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. 3999BA010 KN 3999BA009 KN Before starting work: - Disengage the chain brake - Switch on the chain saw - Push hand guard in direction of bar nose. The chain brake is working properly if the chain comes to a standstill within a few fractions of a second The hand guard must be free from dirt and move freely. Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is subject to normal wear. It is necessary to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months 2 1 N Insert the plug (1) in the wall outlet (2). 1 A self test is performed after the charger is connected to the power supply. During this process, the light emitting diode (1) on the charger lights up green for about 1 second, then red and goes off again. 3901BA019 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 33