Stihl MS 380 Manual page 4

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lothing and Equipmen
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Wear overalls
with a cut-retardant inlay -
a STlHL safety coverall is
recommended.
Do not wear loose-fitting garments,
scarves, jewelry or anything that could
restrict movement or become entangled
with the saw, wood or brush. Confine
long hair (e.g. with a hair net).
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
Wear a safety hard hat
to protect your head.
Wear safety glasses and
sound barriers, i.e. ear
plugs or ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves, preferably
made of chrome leather.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protection equipment
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Transporting the Chainsaw
Always engage the chain brake and fit
the chain guard (scabbard) before
carrying the saw short distances.
Also stop the engine before carrying the
saw longer distances (more than about
50 m).
Always carry the saw by the front handle
– with the hot muffler away from your
body – the guide bar must point to the
rear. To avoid serious burn injuries,
avoid touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the surface of the muffler.
Transporting by vehicle: When
transporting in a vehicle, properly secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage.
When your saw is not in use, put it down
in a safe place so that it does not
endanger anybody.
Fueling
Gasoline is an
extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked
flames and fire. Do not
spill any fuel.
Stop the engine before refueling.
Do not refuel while the engine is still hot
since fuel may overflow and catch fire.
In order to reduce risk of burns or other
personal injury from escaping gas vapor
and fumes, unscrew the fuel cap
carefully to allow any pressure build-up
in the tank to release slowly.
Fuel your chainsaw in a well-ventilated
area, outdoors only. If you spill fuel, wipe
the saw immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
MS 380