Stihl MS 200 T Instruction Manual page 7

Starting the engine
Starting the saw in a tree is very
dangerous since the user may lose
control of the machine – risk of injury.
The tree surgery saw should be
checked, fueled, started and warmed up
by an assistant on the ground before it is
transported up to the operator in the
tree.
To reduce risk of chain rotation and
personal injury, lock the chain with the
chain brake before starting.
Start the engine at least 3 meters from
the fueling spot, outdoors only.
The chain saw is a one-person saw. Do
not allow other persons near the running
chain saw, even when starting.
Do not attempt to start the saw when the
saw chain is in a cut
During Operation
When working in the tree, always secure
the chain saw with a rope – tie it to the
ring and attach it to the lifeline. Always
engage the chain brake before letting
the chain saw hang by the rope.
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the Master
Control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
Never leave a running machine
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).
MS 200 T
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice,
on slopes, uneven ground and freshly
debarked logs.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
Do not work alone – keep within calling
distance of other persons trained in first
aid who can provide assistance in an
emergency. Helpers at the cutting site
must also wear protective clothing (hard
hat) and stand well clear of the branches
being cut.
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.
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 power tool produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These fumes
may be colorless and
odorless and contain
unburned hydrocarbons
and benzol. Never run
the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated loca-
tions, even if your model
is equipped with a cata-
lytic 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 dusts, vapor and smoke produced
during operation may be dangerous to
health. If dust levels are very high, wear
a suitable respirator.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not
smoke while operating or standing near
your power tool. Note that combustible
fuel vapor may escape from the fuel
system.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
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