Stihl MSE 170 C Instruction Manual page 7

Check that your saw is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
Check operation of chain brake,
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front hand guard
Correctly mounted guide bar
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Correctly tensioned chain
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The trigger and trigger lockout must
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move freely and spring back to the
idle position when they are
released.
Trigger is locked in position when
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trigger lockout is not depressed.
Never attempt to modify the controls
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or safety devices in any way.
Keep the handles dry and clean –
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free from oil and dirt – for safe
control of the saw.
Make sure there is sufficient chain
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oil in the tank.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do
not operate your saw if it is damaged or
not properly assembled.
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.
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
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 chainsaw
immediately, move hand guard to ƒ and
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
The drive motor is not
waterproof. Never work
with the power tool in the
rain or in wet or very
damp locations.
Do not leave you power tool out in the
rain and do not operate it as long as it is
damp.
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 motor, wait for the
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chain to come to a standstill,
disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
Check condition and proper
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mounting.
Check sharpness.
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Do not touch the chain while the
chainsaw is switched on. If the chain
becomes jammed by an obstacle, switch
off the motor immediately and
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