Safety Precautions - Stihl MS 191 T Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

This top handle chainsaw is designed
specifically for tree surgery and
maintenance in the tree.
Due to the special
compact handle design
(closely spaced
handles), there is an
increased risk of injury
from loss of control.
(Cut injuries due to uncontrolled reactive
forces of the chainsaw or leg injuries due
to the saw "dropping" at the end of the
cut.)
For this reason these
special chainsaws
should be used only for
work in a tree by
persons who are trained
in special cutting and
working techniques and who are
properly secured (lift bucket, ropes,
safety harness).
Regular chainsaws (with wider spaced
handles) are recommended for all other
cutting work at ground level.
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Warning!
Working in a tree requires the use of
special cutting and working techniques
which must be observed in order to
reduce the increased risk of personal
injury.
Never work in a tree unless you have
received specific, professional training
for such work, including training in the
use of the safety and other climbing
MS 191 T
equipment, such as harnesses, ropes,
belts, climbing irons, snap hooks,
carabiners, etc.
!
Warning!
The use of any chainsaw
may be hazardous. The
saw chain has many
sharp cutters. If the
cutters contact your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain is not
moving. At full throttle, the chain speed
can reach 45 mph (20 m/s).
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings.
Read the owner's manual and the safety
instructions periodically.
!
Warning!
Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Careless or improper use
of any chainsaw may cause serious or
fatal injury. Pay special attention to the
section on reactive forces.
All safety precautions that are generally
observed when working with an axe or a
hand saw also apply to the operation of
chainsaws. However, because a
chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety precautions
must be observed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
English / USA
Have your STlHL dealer show you how
to operate your chainsaw. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a chainsaw is
in use. Never let the saw run
unattended.
Do not lend or rent your chainsaw
without the owner's manual. Be sure that
anyone using your saw reads and
understands the information contained
in this manual.
Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate
section of your owner's manual for a
description of the controls and function
of the parts of your model saw. Safe use
of a chainsaw involves
1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.
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