Important Safety Instructions; Intended Use - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, use and store only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to
122 °F ( - 10 °C to 50 °C), @ 8.
AR 1000, 2000, 3000 Backpack Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep dry. Protect from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse in water or
other liquids, @ 8.
AR L Backpack Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep dry. Never immerse in water or other
liquids, @ 8.
AP Series Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep dry. Never immerse in water or other
liquids, @ 8.
Batteries sold separately.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1

Intended Use

WARNING
￭ This chain saw is designed specifically for in-tree surgery.
It is not designed for felling trees or cutting logs on the
ground. Use of the chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in serious injury or death.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

￭ This chain saw should be used only for work in a tree by
persons trained in special cutting and working techniques.
Because this saw is not intended for use on the ground,
this manual does not contain instructions for felling or for
limbing or bucking felled trees.
– Cut wood only. For example, do not use chain saw
for cutting metal, plastic or masonry.
– Read and follow the operating and use instructions
in this manual for approved applications and
recommended working techniques.
￭ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact
your flesh, they will cut you even if the chain is not moving.
– Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling
the saw or its chain.
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away
from the chain.
￭ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
– Pay special attention to the sections of this
instruction manual dealing with reactive forces.
￭ Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the chain saw.
– Use the chain saw and battery only as described in
this manual.
– Never attempt to modify or override the chain saw's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a chain saw that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
– Be sure to read and follow the warnings and
instructions for your battery and charger before
charging or starting work.
￭ This power tool may be powered by a STIHL AP series
battery. Alternatively, it may be powered by a STIHL AR
series backpack battery in combination with an
AP Adapter.
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