Safety Precautions; Warning Signs; Intended Use - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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The data next to this symbol indicates the energy
content of the battery according to the cell
manufacturer's specification. The energy content
available during operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with your household
waste.

4 Safety Precautions

4.1

Warning Signs

Meanings of warning signs on the chainsaw and battery:
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.
Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Observe safety notices on kickback and take the
necessary precautions.
Always remove the battery during work breaks,
transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
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Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe battery's specified temperature range.
4.2

Intended Use

The STIHL MSA 160 C/MSA 200 C chainsaw is designed for
cutting wood, limbing and felling small diameter trees and
maintaining garden trees.
The chainsaw may be used in the rain.
The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL
AR battery.
If it is necessary to work on a safe raised platform, the
chainsaw may be used only with a STIHL AP battery
inserted directly in the saw.
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the chainsaw by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL
AR battery.
￭ Using the chainsaw or the battery for purposes for which
they were not intended may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in this instruction manual
or the instruction manual for the STIHL AR battery.
4 Safety Precautions
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