Safety Symbols On The Product; Chain Saw - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Symbols on the Product

14 Chain Scabbard
Covers the guide bar and saw chain to reduce the risk of
injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and
storage.
15 Oil Filler Cap
Closes and seals the oil tank.
16 Shroud
Covers the air filter and engine.
17 Shroud Lock
Lock for the shroud.
18 Front handle
Handle for the operator's left hand.
19 Spark Plug
Ignites the fuel-air mix in the engine.
20 Spark Plug Boot
Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead.
21 Air Filter
Filters the air drawn into the engine.
22 Throttle Trigger Lockout
Prevents activation of the throttle trigger until depressed.
23 Rear Handle
Handle for the operator's right hand.
24 Rear Hand Guard
Helps protect the operator's right hand in the event the
chain breaks or comes off the bar.
25 Throttle Trigger
Controls the speed of the engine.
26 Master Control Lever
Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop
switch position.
27 Fuel Filler Cap
Closes and seals the fuel tank.
28 Starter Grip
The grip of the pull starter for starting the engine.
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29 Oil Flow Adjusting Screw
For adjusting the amount of chain oil.
Clutch (not illustrated)
Engages the chain sprocket when the engine is
accelerated beyond idle speed.
Anti-Vibration System (not illustrated)
The anti-vibration system includes a number of anti-
vibration elements designed to reduce the transmission
of vibration created by the engine and cutting attachment
to the operator's hands.
# Rating Plate
Contains the product's serial number.
4 Safety Symbols on the Product
4.1

Chain Saw

The following safety symbols are found on the chain saw:
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified
safety precautions.
Read and follow all safety precautions in the
instruction manual. Improper use can lead to
serious or fatal personal injury or property
damage.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury and
hearing loss, always wear proper eye protection,
hearing protection and an approved protective
helmet, @ 5.3.
Avoid contact of the bar tip with any object. This
can cause the bar to kick suddenly up and back,
which may result in serious or fatal injury. Always
use two hands to operate the saw, @ 6.
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