Holding And Controlling The Power Tool; During Operation - Stihl MS 211 C Safety Manual

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be clear of the ground and all other
obstructions because it may begin to run
when the engine starts.
Your chain saw is designed to be
operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area –
even when starting.
To reduce risk of chain rotation and
personal injury, lock the chain with the
chain brake before starting.
Do not drop start your machine – the
correct starting procedure is described
in the instruction manual.
Do not attempt to start the saw when the
saw chain is in a cut.

Holding and Controlling the Power Tool

Always hold your saw firmly with both
hands: Right hand on the rear handle,
even if you are left-handed. To ensure
safe control, wrap your fingers tightly
around the front and rear handles.

During Operation

Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
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In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the Master
Control lever / stop switch to STOP or 0.
Your power tool is designed to be
operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area.
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).
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.
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.
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 (e.g. sawdust), vapor and
smoke produced during operation may
be dangerous to health. If dust levels are
very high, wear a suitable respirator.
Check the saw chain at regular short
intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Shut off the engine and wait until the
–
chain comes to a complete stanstill.
Check condition
–
Check sharpness.
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Chain Saw Safety Manual