Safety Precautions - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions

10 Wing nut
The wing nut fastens the sprocket cover to
the chainsaw.
11 Front hand guard
The front hand guard protects the operator's
left hand against contact with the saw chain
and is used to engage the chain brake in the
event of kickback.
12 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the battery in the bat‐
tery compartment.
13 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
14 Control handle
The control handle is used to control, hold
and guide the chainsaw.
15 Chain scabbard
The chain scabbard protects against contact
with the saw chain.
16 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, control and
carry the chainsaw.
17 Oil tank cap
The oil tank cap closes the oil tank.
18 Locking button
The locking button unlocks the trigger.
19 Trigger
The trigger turns the chainsaw on and off.
20 Battery
The battery supplies the chainsaw with
power.
21 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the
battery and any faults.
22 Pushbutton
The pushbutton activates the LEDs on the
battery. The pushbutton activates and deacti‐
vates Bluetooth® radio interface (if available).
23 "BLUETOOTH
®
" LED (only for batteries with
)
The LED indicates the activation and deacti‐
vation of the Bluetooth® interface.
# Rating plate with the machine 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 saw chain.
0458-701-9821-G
Turn in this direction to tension the saw
chain.
This symbol marks the oil tank for saw
chain oil.
The chain brake is engaged in this direc‐
tion.
The chain brake is disengaged in this
direction.
1 LED lights up red. The battery is too
warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Length of guide bar that may be used.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth
radio interface and can be paired with the
STIHL connected app.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic 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.
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