Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual page 7

English
During Operation
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the Master
Control / stop switch to $ or d.
Never allow the chainsaw to run
unattended.
When the engine is running:
Note that the chain continues to rotate
for a short period after you let go of the
throttle trigger – flywheel effect.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes, uneven
ground and freshly debarked logs.
Avoid stumbling on stumps, roots, rocks
or in ditches.
Ensure you always have a firm and safe
footing.
Do not work alone – keep within calling
distance of others in case help is
needed.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
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To reduce risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily
combustible materials (e.g. wood chips,
bark, dry grass, fuel).
Mufflers with a catalytic converter can
become particularly hot.
Your chainsaw produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These fumes
may be colorless and
odorless and contain
unburnt hydrocarbons and benzol.
Never run the engine indoors or in poorly
ventilated locations, even if your model
is equipped with a catalytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop
work immediately in the event of
nausea, headache, visual disturbances
(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in
ability to concentrate. Apart from other
possibilities, these symptoms may be
caused by an excessively high
concentration of exhaust gases in the
work area.
The mists, vapors and dusts (e.g.
sawdust) produced during cutting may
be dangerous to health. If the work area
is very dusty, wear a respirator that
offers suitable protection.
To reduce risk of fire, do not smoke
while operating or standing near your
chainsaw. Note that combustible fuel
vapor may escape from the fuel system.
If your chainsaw is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing cutting work – see
also "Before Starting".
Check the fuel system for leaks and
make sure the safety devices are
working properly. Do not continue
operating your saw if it is damaged. In
case of doubt, have saw checked by
your servicing dealer.
Make sure the chain does not rotate
while the engine is idling. If necessary,
adjust idle speed properly. If the chain
still rotates, have the saw checked by
your servicing dealer.
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