Using The Chain Saw - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

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￭ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
– Pay special attention to the section of this instruction
manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces,"
@ 7.
￭ This battery-powered chain saw is intended only for light-
duty garden and landscape maintenance around the
home. Use for other purposes may increase the risk of
personal injury and property damage.
– Do not use the chain saw for felling large trees or
cutting large diameter logs.
– Read and follow the operating instructions in this
manual for approved applications, @ 8.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always release the trigger switch,
engage the chain brake by moving the
front hand guard to
battery before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the
chain saw and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL
chain saws, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only
attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with this specific model are authorized.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this chain saw in any way.
￭ If the chain saw is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices, including
the chain brake, are working properly.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 14.1.2.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
12
￭ If the chain saw is damaged, not working properly, has
been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp conditions or
dropped into water or other liquid, its components may no
longer function properly and safety devices may be
inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and
property damage:
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your chain saw model and meet safety
and performance requirements.
and remove the
6.5
6.5.1
￭ Misuse may result in personal injury and property
damage.
￭ For proper assembly of the bar and chain:
￭ The saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each
other in gauge and pitch. Before mounting or replacing:
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning chain
saw or battery.
– Take the chain saw to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
– STIHL recommends using genuine STIHL
replacement parts.

Using the Chain Saw

Before Operation
WARNING
– Use the chain saw only as described in this
instruction manual.
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
guide bar and saw chain, @ 15.2.1.
– Read the information on guide bar and saw chain
combinations, @ 27.
– Read and follow the instructions on kickback and
other reactive forces, @ 7.
– Select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting
needs. Longer bars add weight and may be more
difficult to control.
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