General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Stihl MSE 170 C Instruction Manual

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Class 2C
An electrically powered consumer chain
saw, intended for general use by
homeowners, cottagers, campers, etc.,
and for general applications such as
clearing, pruning, and cutting firewood
Definition of a Low-Kickback Saw Chain
according to CSA - Standard Z 62.3 - 11
A replacement saw chain where the
computed kickback angle without brake
(CKA ) does not exceed 45° when
wob
tested on the standardized generic
kickback unit (GKU).
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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
This chapter relays the pre-worded
general safety advice for handheld
motorized electrical power tools
contained in the IEC 60745, UL 60745
and CSA 60745 standards.
The safety precautions and warnings on
avoiding an electric shock given under
"2) Electrical safety" do not apply to
STIHL cordless electric power tools.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C