Power Tool Use And Care; Service; Chain Saw Safety Warnings - Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual

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h) Do not be lulled into a false sense of security and do not
disregard the safety rules even if you are thoroughly
familiar with the electric power tool. Carelessness can
result in serious injuries within fractions of a second.

23.5 Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for
your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or take a
removable battery pack out of the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories with care. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power
tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting attachments sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting attachments with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grip surfaces dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Slippery handles and grip surfaces doe not
allow proper operation and control of the power tool in
unforeseen situations.
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23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

23.6 Service

a) Have your electric power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only original replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

23.7 Chain Saw Safety Warnings

– Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when
the chain saw is operating, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything. A moment of inattention while
operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the chain saw.
– Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the
chain saw the other way round increases the risk of injury
and may not be used.
– Always hold your electric power tool by the insulated
handles because the saw chain may contact your own
power cord. Any saw chain contact with a live wire may
energize metallic parts of the power tool and result in an
electric shock.
– Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Suitable protective clothing helps reduce
the risk of injury from thrown wood chips and accidental
contact with the saw chain.
– Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. There is an
increased risk of injury when working in a tree.
– Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw
only when standing on a fixed, secure and level surface.
A slippery surface or instable support such as a ladder
could cause the operator to lose control of the chain saw.
– When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
– Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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