Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 36

English
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 160 C or MSA 200 C chainsaw
is designed for cutting wood, limbing and felling
small diameter trees and maintaining trees close
to dwellings.
The chainsaw can be used in the rain.
The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery.
If it is necessary to work on a safe raised plat‐
form, the chainsaw may be used only with a
STIHL AP battery inserted directly into the chain‐
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.
► Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery
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, STIHL AR battery User Manual,
STIHL connected app and at www.con‐
nect.stihl.com.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the chainsaw and battery. The user or
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other persons may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► 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.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
chainsaw and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
chainsaw for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for
the first time: Practice cutting logs on a
sawhorse or other support.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the chainsaw
while working. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► STIHL recommends wearing a face mask.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close fitting top.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
4 Safety Precautions
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