Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual page 31

4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts and cut-retardant sleeves on
both arms.
Hold the saw firmly with both
hands.
Observe the safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Only persons who have been
trained in the use of a tree
service chainsaw may use this
chainsaw.
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 161 T tree service chainsaw is
designed for tree surgery work and cutting in the
crown of a standing tree.
The chainsaw must not be used for work on the
ground.
The chainsaw can be used in the rain.
The ring serves to secure the chainsaw on a
chainsaw stop with overload protection and to
transport the saw into the tree on a strap or rope.
The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery.
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When climbing in a tree, the chainsaw must only
be used with a STIHL AP battery inserted directly
in the saw.
The battery with in combination with the
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
®
Bluetooth technology.
WARNING
■ Using batteries not approved for the chainsaw
by STIHL can cause fires and explosions. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Operate the chainsaw with a STIHL AP bat‐
tery or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the chainsaw or battery other than for its
intended use can result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Always use the chainsaw as described in
this User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
www.connect.stihl.com.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Persons who have not been trained in tree
surgery and maintenance techniques with a
tree service chainsaw cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the chainsaw or the
battery. The user or other persons may sus‐
tain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► Only persons who have been trained
in the use of a tree service chainsaw
may use this chainsaw.
► If the chainsaw or battery is passed on to
another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the chainsaw and battery. If
the user's physical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or she may work
only under the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible person.
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