Chain Saw - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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– This top-handle chain saw is designed
for professional use only. It should be
used only for in-tree work by persons
who are trained in special cutting and
working techniques and who are properly
secured at all times (for example, in a lift
bucket or secured with ropes and a
safety harness).
– Use proper equipment at all times to
protect yourself from falling.
– Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles
that are suitable for climbing in trees. Do
not wear sandals, flip-flops, open-toed or
similar footwear.
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
chain saw or its chain.
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Chain Saw

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Do not immerse the chain saw in water or other
fluids.
– Store the chain saw indoors.
￭ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Contacting the
cutters may result in serious laceration injuries, even if the
chain is not moving. To reduce the risk of such injuries:
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away
from the chain.
– Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the
chain saw or its chain.
– Never touch a moving chain with your hand or any
other part of your body.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Cover the guide bar with a chain scabbard before
transporting or storing the chain saw to reduce the
risk of injury from inadvertent contact.
￭ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
– Pay special attention to the section of this instruction
manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces,"
@ 7.
￭ This battery-powered chain saw is intended specifically
for in-tree surgery and maintenance. Use for other
purposes may increase the risk of personal injury and
property damage.
– Do not use the chain saw for felling trees or other
cutting operations on the ground.
– Read and follow the operating instructions in this
manual for approved applications, @ 8.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always release the trigger switch,
engage the chain brake by moving the
front hand guard to
battery before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the
chain saw and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your
STIHL chain saw, their use may be extremely dangerous.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly
approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are
recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this chain saw in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the chain saw's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a chain saw that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
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