Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual page 13

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– If your saw or any part is damaged or does not
function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Do not use the saw until the
problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
chain saw, @ 18.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
are in the off position when inserting the battery.
– Avoid contacting the trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch when grasping the control handle of
the chain saw.
– Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
and engage the chain brake before removing the
battery.
– Remove the battery and engage the
chain brake before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the chain saw, and any time it is
not in use.
– Never leave the chain saw unattended when the
battery is inserted.
– Never store the battery in the chain saw.
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￭ Before disengaging the chain brake and switching on your
chain saw, take the following steps to reduce the risk of
personal injury from reactive forces, loss of control or
inadvertent contact with the chain:
– Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Never switch on the chain saw when the guide bar is
in a cut or kerf. Doing so could lead to reactive forces
and injury.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
chain saw, @ 18.1.
5.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintentional
starting when grasping the control handle or carrying the
chain saw:
– Wrap the fingers of your right hand tightly around the
control handle. Avoid contacting the trigger switch
lockout or trigger switch.
￭
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your chain
saw:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
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