Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 4

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injury and damage to property caused while
using unauthorized attachments.
2.3 Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fit‐
ting, but allow complete freedom of
movement. Wear snug-fitting clothing
with cut-retardant pads for feet, legs,
hands and forearms – an overall, not
a loose-fitting jacket.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches, brush or moving parts of the machine.
Do not wear a scarf, necktie or jewelery. Tie up
and confine long hair (headscarf, cap, hard hat,
etc.).
Wear suitable safety shoes – with cut-
retardant material, non-slip soles and
steel toe caps.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear tight-fitting safety goggles con‐
forming to standard EN 166. Make
sure that the safety goggles fit cor‐
rectly.
Wear a face shield and make sure it fits cor‐
rectly.
Wear "personal" hearing protection – for exam‐
ple, ear defenders.
Wear a hard hat with a chin strap wherever there
is any risk of falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e.g. leather) –
with cut-retardant material.
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective clothing and equipment.
Use a personal fall arrest system.
Use only certified equipment that is suitable for
the application concerned.
Check the condition of the equipment before use
and replace broken parts.
2.4 Transporting
Always stop the engine, engage the chain brake
and fit the chain guard (scabbard) before carry‐
ing the saw short distances. This avoids the risk
of the chain running unintentionally.
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Always carry the saw by the control handle – with
the hot muffler away from your body – the guide
bar must point to the rear. To reduce the risk of
serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot parts of
the machine, especially the surface of the muf‐
fler.
In vehicles: Properly secure your saw to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
2.5 Cleaning
Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh detergents
can damage the plastic.
Clean the dust and dirt off the machine – do not
use any grease solvents for this purpose.
Clean the ventilation slots if necessary.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the
machine. The hard jet of water can damage parts
of the machine.
2.6 Accessories
Only use those tools, guide bars, chains, chain
sprockets, accessories or technically equivalent
components that have been approved by STIHL
for this machine. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only
high quality tools and accessories. Otherwise,
there may be a risk of accidents and damage to
the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and
accessories. They are specifically designed to
match your model and meet your performance
requirements.
2.7 Refuelling
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel – keep clear of naked flames and
fire – do not spill any fuel – no smok‐
ing.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
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