Working - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
4.7

Working

4.7.1 Cutting
WARNING
￭ Always work within calling distance of others in case help
is needed.
► Make sure than persons outside the work area are
within calling distance.
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user can lose control of the saw, stumble
or fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your saw.
► Operate the saw alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► If you climb in a tree: Use a fall protection rope.
► If the saw is operated by a power supply with connecting
cable: Use a lift bucket.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
￭ When working in a tree there is risk of the saw falling to
the ground. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Secure the chainsaw with a rope tied to the ring.
￭ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
► If the saw chain is blocked by an object: Switch off the
chainsaw, engage the chain brake and remove the
battery. Then remove the object causing the blockage.
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￭ The rotating chain becomes hot and expands. If the chain
is not lubricated sufficiently or not re-tensioned at regular
intervals, it may come off the guide bar or break. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Use special chain oil.
► Check chain tension regularly during cutting work. If
chain tension is insufficient: Tension the chain.
￭ If the behavior of the saw changes during operation or
feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This
can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
￭ Saw vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ Sparks may occur if the rotating chain makes contact with
a hard object. Sparks may cause a fire in an easily
combustible location. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible location.
￭ Note that the saw chain continues to rotate for a short
period after you release the trigger. The rotating saw chain
can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait for the chain to come to a standstill.
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