Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 57

Switching On the Saw
Start the saw on level ground only. Make
sure you have a firm footing. Hold the
saw firmly – check that the cutting
attachment is not touching any object or
the ground.
The chainsaw is a one-person saw. Do
not allow other persons in the work area
– even when starting.
Do not attempt to switch on the saw
when the saw chain is in a cut.
Switch on as described in the instruction
manual.
During Operation
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing. To avoid
slipping, take special care when the bark
is wet.
Always hold your saw firmly with both
hands: Right hand on the rear handle,
even if you are left-handed. To ensure
safe control, wrap your fingers tightly
around the front handle and control
handle.
In case of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the chain saw
immediately, move the hand guard to ƒ
and remove the battery.
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
This chain saw may be used in the rain
and wet. Dry off your chain saw after
finishing work.
Do not leave the saw outdoors in the
rain.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes, uneven
ground and freshly debarked logs.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
Do not work alone – keep within calling
distance of other persons trained in first
aid who can provide assistance in an
emergency. Helpers at the cutting site
must also wear protective clothing (hard
hat) and stand well clear of the branches
being cut.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
The dusts (e.g. sawdust), vapor and
smoke produced during operation may
be dangerous to health. If dust levels are
very high, wear a suitable respirator.
Check the saw chain at regular short
intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Switch off the saw, wait for the chain
–
to come to a standstill, remove the
battery.
Check condition and proper
–
mounting.
Check sharpness.
–
Do not touch the chain while the
chainsaw is switched on. If the chain
becomes jammed by an obstacle, switch
off the saw immediately and remove the
battery before attempting to free the
obstruction – risk of injury.
Before leaving your saw, switch it off,
move the hand guard to ƒ and remove
the battery to avoid the risk of the motor
starting unintentionally.
To replace the saw chain, switch off the
saw, move the hand guard to ƒ and
remove the battery. This avoids the risk
of injury from the motor starting
unintentionally.
Your power tool is equipped with a
system designed to quickly stop the saw
chain – it comes to an immediate
standstill as soon as you release the
trigger switch – see "Coasting Brake".
Check this function at regular short
intervals. Do not operate your chainsaw
if the chain continues to run after you
release the trigger switch – see
"Coasting Brake" – risk of injury. Contact
your servicing dealer.
Never operate your saw without proper
chain lubrication – check oil level
regularly during operation. Stop work
immediately if the oil level is too low and
refill the oil tank – see also chapters on
"Filling Chain Oil Tank" and "Checking
Chain Lubrication".
If your saw 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 work – see also "Before
Starting Work". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not
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