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Stihl MSA 120 C User Manual

Stihl MSA 120 C
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STIHL MSA 120 C
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
WARNING
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL low
kickback chain as specified in this manual or
other available low kickback components.
ADVERTENCIA
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como
resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra y la
cadena de contragolpe reducido de la forma
especificada en este manual o de otros
componentes reductores de contragolpe.
WARNING
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and
follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga todas las precauciones
de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso
incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Stihl MSA 120 C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power SourceBattery
Sound Power Level94 dB(A)
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
Bar Length12 in.
Weight (without battery)2.1 kg
Chain Gauge1.1 mm
STIHL Oilomatic chain typePicco Micro 3 (PM3)
Chain Pitch3/8" P

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Signal Words

Explains the meaning of signal words like DANGER, WARNING, NOTICE.

Safety Symbols on the Products

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Provides safety guidelines for the work area.

Personal Safety

Outlines personal safety measures for operating power tools.

General Chain Saw Safety Warnings

General safety warnings specific to chain saws.

Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback

Explains kickback causes and prevention methods.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Protective Equipment

Details the required personal protective equipment.

Chain Saw

Safety precautions related to the chain saw itself.

Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw

Proper techniques for holding and controlling the chain saw.

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for operating the chain saw.

Kickback and Other Reactive Forces

Reactive Forces

Explains the nature of reactive forces in chain saws.

Kickback

Details the phenomenon of kickback.

Devices for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury

Explains devices designed to reduce kickback injury.

To Avoid Kickback

Provides methods to avoid kickback situations.

Pull-in

Explains the "pull-in" reactive force and how to reduce its risk.

Pushback

Explains the "pushback" reactive force and how to reduce its risk.

Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking, Limbing, Pruning and Felling

Cutting Logs Under Tension

Safety and techniques for cutting logs with internal tension.

Escape Path

How to prepare an escape path during felling.

Battery Safety

Charger Safety

Warnings and Instructions

Important warnings and instructions for charger safety.

Maintenance, Repair and Storage

Warnings and Instructions

Safety warnings and instructions for maintenance and storage.

Before Starting Work

Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation

Steps to prepare the chain saw before operation.

Charging the Battery

Assembling the Chain Saw

Tensioning the Saw Chain

How to properly tension the saw chain.

The Chain Brake

Engaging the Chain Brake

How to manually engage the chain brake.

Disengaging the Chain Brake

How to manually disengage the chain brake.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

Switching the Chain Saw On and Off

Switching On

Instructions for starting the chain saw.

Switching Off

Instructions for stopping the chain saw.

Checking the Chain Saw

Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake

How to check the functionality of the chain brake.

After Finishing Work

Transporting the Chain Saw and Battery

Storing the Chain Saw, Battery and Charger

Cleaning

Inspection and Maintenance

Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain

How to inspect, maintain, and sharpen the saw chain.

Troubleshooting Guide

Chain Saw and Battery

Troubleshooting guide for chain saw and battery issues.

Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains

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