Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 7

To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury or death from
unintentional starting, avoid contacting
the trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch when grasping the rear handle of
the chain saw.
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.
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.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury
from unintentional starting when
grasping the rear handle or carrying the
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
chain saw, wrap the fingers of your right
hand tightly around the rear handle,
identified by shading in the illustration
above (1). Avoid grasping the chain saw
outside the shaded area or contacting
the trigger switch lockout or trigger
switch.
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 chain saw
immediately, move the hand guard to ƒ
and remove the battery.
This chain saw may be used in the rain
and wet. Dry off your chain saw after
finishing work.
Do not leave the saw outdoors in the
rain.
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 saw, wait for the chain
–
to come to a standstill, remove the
battery.
Check condition and proper
–
mounting.
Check sharpness.
–
Do not touch the chain while the
chainsaw is switched on. If the chain
becomes jammed by an obstacle, switch
off the saw immediately and remove the
battery before attempting to free the
obstruction – risk of injury.
Before leaving your saw, switch it off,
move the hand guard to ƒ and remove
the battery to avoid the risk of the motor
starting unintentionally.
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