Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating saw
chain during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear long trousers of the appropriate cut-retardant
class.
￭ The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The
user can come into contact with the saw chain during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. Contact with the rotating saw chain can result in
cuts. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant inlays.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the chainsaw or thrown objects. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the chainsaw.
￭ Electrical components of the chainsaw can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
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4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Chainsaw
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The saw is not damaged.
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