Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 13

lift bucket), have both hands free for
operating the chain saw in a cramped
environment and have taken proper
precautions to avoid injury from falling
limbs or branches.
The use of climbing aids, such as spikes
or climbing irons, also require special
training. Always secure the chain saw
with a rope (tie to hinged ring) and attach
it to the lifeline. Cordon off the work area
in order to reduce the risk of injuries and
damage to bystanders or property (e. g.
motor vehicles) from falling branches.
Position the chain saw in such a way
that your body is clear of the cutting
attachment whenever the engine is
running. Stand to the left of cut while
bucking.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of falls, keep rotating
saw chain well clear of harness and
lifelines to avoid them being severed. It
is essential to use a double lifeline.
Check condition of harness, belts and
ropes at regular frequent intervals.
Always pull the saw out of the cut with
the chain running.
After finishing a cut, activate the chain
brake to lock the chain or shut down the
engine before moving the saw to
another position in the tree.
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Never put pressure on the chain saw
when reaching the end of a cut. The
pressure may cause the bar and rotating
saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go
out of control and strike the operator or
some other object. If the rotating saw
chain strikes some other object, a
reactive force may cause the moving
saw chain to strike the operator.
STIHL recommends that first-time users
should cut logs on a sawhorse – see
"Cutting small logs."
Working Conditions
Operate and start your chain saw only
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Operate it under good visibility and
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
WARNING
Your chain saw is a one-person
machine. Do not allow other persons in
the general work area, even when
starting. Stop the engine immediately if
you are approached.
WARNING
Even though bystanders should be kept
away from the running chain saw, never
work alone. Keep within calling distance
of others in case help is needed.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
chain saw run unattended. When it is not
in use (e. g. during a work break), shut it
off and make sure that unauthorized
persons do not use it.
WARNING
As soon as the engine is
running, this product gen-
erates toxic exhaust
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including
benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are
known to cause respira-
tory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some
of the gases (e. g. carbon
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless. To
reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury/illness from
inhaling toxic fumes,
never run the machine
indoors or in poorly venti-
lated locations. If exhaust
fumes become concen-
trated due to insufficient
ventilation, clear obstruc-
tions from work area to
permit proper ventilation
before proceeding and/or
take frequent breaks to
allow fumes to dissipate
before they become
concentrated.
WARNING
Operate your chain saw so that it
produces a minimum of noise and
emissions – do not run engine
unnecessarily and accelerate the engine
only for cutting.
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