Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual page 15

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Before connecting the chain saw to the power supply:
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
chain saw, @ 14.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
are in the off position when connecting the chain saw
to the power supply.
– Never carry the chain saw with your finger on the
trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
and engage the chain brake before disconnecting
the chain saw from the power supply.
– Engage the chain brake and disconnect the chain
saw from the power supply before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the chain saw and
any other time it is not in use.
– Never leave the chain saw unattended when it is
connected to the power supply.
￭ Before disengaging the chain brake and switching on your
chain saw, take the following steps to reduce the risk of
personal injury from reactive forces, loss of control or
inadvertent contact:
– Be sure that the guide bar and saw chain are clear
of you and all other obstructions and objects,
including the ground.
– Never attempt to switch on the chain saw when the
guide bar is in a cut or kerf. Doing so could lead to
reactive forces and injury.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
chain saw, @ 14.1.
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6.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your chain
saw:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Avoid contacting any object with the
upper quadrant of the tip of the guide
bar. It may cause kickback to occur.
– Always hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when you are working.
– Place your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle (see illustration
above). Left-handers must follow these instructions
too.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between your thumb
and forefinger.
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