Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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￭ Dust may be raised while working and fumes may be
created. Inhaling dust and fumes can be harmful to health
and trigger allergic reactions.
► Wear a dust mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or scrub and may
become caught in the chain saw. Users not wearing
suitable clothing can be seriously injured.
► Wear close-fitting clothes.
► Take off scarves and jewelery.
￭ The user may come into contact with the moving saw
chain while working. The user may be seriously injured.
► Wear long trousers with cut protection and
also have cut protection on both arms.
► Wear long trousers with cut protection.
￭ The user may cut himself or herself on wood while
working. The user may come into contact with the saw
chain during cleaning or servicing. The user may be
injured.
► Wear work gloves made from rugged material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear can cause the user to slip
and fall. If the user comes into contact with the moving
saw chain, he or she may suffer cuts. The user may be
injured.
► Wear chain saw boots with cut protection.
￭ When working up in a tree, the user may fall out of the
tree. The user may be seriously injured or killed.
► Use a personal fall arrest system.
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4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the chainsaw or thrown objects. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the chainsaw.
￭ Electrical components of the chainsaw can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
4 Safety Precautions
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