Stihl MS 380 Manual page 6

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Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes, uneven
ground and freshly debarked logs.
Avoid stumbling on stumps, roots, rocks
or in ditches.
Take special care to maintain good
footing at all times.
Do not work alone – keep within calling
distance of others in case help is
needed.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
If you get tired, take a break in good
time.
To reduce risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily
combustible materials (e.g. wood chips,
bark, dry grass, fuel).
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Your chainsaw produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These fumes
may be colorless and
odorless. Never run the
engine indoors or in poorly ventilated
locations, even if your model is equipped
with a catalytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
The dusts (e.g. sawdust) produced
during cutting may be dangerous to
health. If the work area is very dusty,
wear a respirator.
To reduce risk of fire, do
not smoke while
operating or standing
near your chainsaw. Note
that combustible fuel
vapor may escape from
the fuel system.
If your chainsaw is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing cutting work.
Check the fuel system for leaks and
make sure the safety devices are
working properly. Do not continue
operating your saw if it is damaged. In
case of doubt, have the saw checked by
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Make sure the chain does not rotate
while the engine is idling. If necessary,
adjust idle speed properly. If the chain
still rotates, have the saw checked by
your STIHL dealer.
MS 380