Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual page 5

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Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete
freedom of movement.
Wear snug-fitting clothing
with cut retardant
inserts – a safety
combination, not a coat.
Do not wear loose-fitting garments,
scarves, jewelery or anything that could
restrict movement or become entangled
with the saw, wood or brush. Tie up and
confine long hair (e.g. with a hair net,
cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
Wear a safety hard hat
where there is a danger of
head injuries from falling
objects.
Wear safety glasses or a
face shield and hearing protection, e.g.
ear plugs or ear muffs.
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Wear heavy-duty
gloves, preferably made
of leather.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
safety clothing and equipment.
Transporting the Chainsaw
Always engage the chain brake and fit
the chain guard (scabbard) before
carrying the saw short distances. Also
stop the engine before carrying the saw
longer distances (more than about
50 m).
Always carry the saw by the front handle
(handlebar) – with the hot muffler away
from your body – the guide bar must
point to the rear. To avoid serious burn
injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the
machine, especially the surface of the
muffler.
Transporting by vehicle: When
transporting in a vehicle, properly secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage.
Fueling
Gasoline is an
extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked
flames and fire. Do not
spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
Stop the engine before refueling.
Do not refuel while the engine is still hot
since fuel may overflow and catch fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly.
Fuel your chainsaw in a well-ventilated
area, outdoors only. If you spill fuel, wipe
the saw immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
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