Safety Precautions - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions

chain brake and activates the chain brake by
inertia in certain kickback situations.
12 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compart‐
ment.
13 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
14 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
chainsaw.
15 Chain Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with saw
chain.
16 Handlebar
For holding, controlling and carrying the
chainsaw.
17 Oil Tank Cap
Closes the oil tank.
18 Lockout Button
Unlocks the trigger.
19 Trigger
Switches the chainsaw on and off.
20 Battery
Supplies power to the chainsaw.
21 LEDs
Indicate battery's state of charge and mal‐
functions.
22 Button
Activates the LEDs on the battery.
# Rating Label with Serial Number
3.2 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the chain‐
saw and battery:
This symbol shows the direction of
rotation of the chain.
Turn in this direction to tension the saw
chain.
This symbol marks the chain oil tank.
The chain brake is engaged in this direc‐
tion.
The chain brake is disengaged in this
direction.
1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too
cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunc‐
tion in the battery.
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Length of guide bar that may be used.
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
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ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
WA
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
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 Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the chainsaw
or the battery:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Observe the safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature 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.
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