Stihl MSE 210 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 34

English 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 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 Connecting to Power Supply The voltage of your power supply and the voltage specified on the saw must be the same. Connect the saw via a ground-fault circuit breaker with a tripping current of max. 30 mA. Extension cords must be suitable for outdoor use. Mains power outlet: Must be equipped with a fuse or automatic circuit breaker. Extension cords If the fuse or circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the saw, use an extension cord (at least 35 ft/10 m long) that meets the specifications in the following table. Minimum wire size for extension cords for 120 Volt appliances: Cord types: SJW-A or SJTW-A Round jacketed cords Using not more than 12 amps Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire size (AWG) 16 14 12 Using not more than 15 amps Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire size (AWG) 12 1) 1) 1) not recommended Listed by UL, W-A marking on cable jacket indicates "use outdoors". Appropriate extension cords are available in stores specializing in electrical equipment. Cable drum Always unwind the cord completely. It should be equipped with thermal protection. 32 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C