Shutting Off The Engine; Checking The Chain Saw; Checking The Operation Of The Chain Brake; Testing The Controls - Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones

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15 Shutting Off the Engine

15.1 Shutting Off the Engine
WARNING
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the throttle trigger is released. To avoid serious or fatal
injury, avoid contact with the moving chain. To reduce the
risk of personal injury from unintended activation or
unauthorized use, shut off the engine, ensure the chain has
stopped and engage the chain brake before walking with the
saw or setting it down.
To shut off the engine:
► Release the throttle trigger (2) and throttle trigger
lockout (1).
► Move the Master Control Lever (3) to position 0.

16 Checking the Chain Saw

16.1 Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake

WARNING
Operating the saw with a missing, damaged, modified or
improperly maintained chain brake increases the risk of
severe or fatal injury from kickback. Never attempt to modify
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or disable the chain brake. Never operate a saw if the chain
brake has been modified or does not function properly. If you
detect a change in the operating characteristics of the chain
brake, have your saw serviced immediately by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
Before starting work, check the operation of the chain brake:
► Run the engine at idle speed.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 12.1.
► Accelerate up to full throttle for no more than 3 seconds.
A properly functioning chain brake prevents the chain from
rotating.
► If the chain brake fails to prevent the chain from rotating,
have the saw inspected and repaired by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.

16.2 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the throttle trigger
lockout (1) and throttle trigger (2) are undamaged and
functioning properly.
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Throttle Trigger Lockout (1) and Throttle Trigger (2)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the chain. Do not
touch the saw chain while the engine is running. Never touch
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