Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl MSE 220 Instruction Manual

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because this chain saw is
a high-speed wood-cut-
ting tool with very sharp
cutters and powered by
electricity, some special
safety precautions must
be observed in addition to
those that generally apply
when working with an axe
or hand saw.
It is important you read
and understand the
instruction manual before
using your unit for the
first time and keep the
manual in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this power tool
model before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your power tool or attend a
special course in its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
the power tool.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the power tool is not in use, shut it
off so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use,
disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
To operate the power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health. If you have any condition
that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before
operating a power tool.
Do not operate the power tool if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
To reduce the risk of accidents or injury,
put off the work in poor weather
conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind).
Use your saw for cutting wood or
wooden objects only.
It must not be used for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the unit. Never
attempt to modify the unit in any way
since this may result in accidents or
damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of accidents, always
disconnect the plug from the power
supply before carrying out any work on
the power tool.
Unsuitable extension cords can be
extremely dangerous.
MSE 220