Working - Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
advice.
￭ A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit
smoke or burn. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not use
the battery and keep it away from combustible
substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Extinguish battery with a fire
extinguisher or water.
4.6.5 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
￭ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
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4.7

Working

4.7.1 Sawing
WARNING
￭ In certain situations the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on the job. The user may trip, fall and be
seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility: do not use the
chain saw.
► Use the chain saw on your own.
► Don't work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand safely on the ground when operating the chain
saw and keep your balance. If you have to work at a
height: use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
￭ The moving saw chain can cut the user. The user may be
seriously injured.
► Do not touch the moving saw chain.
￭ The moving saw chain warms up and expands. If the saw
chain is not sufficiently cooled and retensioned, the saw
chain may jump off the guide bar or it may break. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Use chain lubricant.
► Check the chain tension regularly while working. If the
chain tension is too slack: tension the saw chain.
￭ If the chain saw starts behaving differently or in an
unusual way while operating, the chain saw may be in an
unsafe condition. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ The chain saw may cause vibrations in operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of poor circulation appear: consult a doctor.
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