Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions

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. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders 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.
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Use
temperatures between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Chainsaw
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The saw is not damaged.
– The saw is clean.
– The chain catcher is not damaged.
– Chain brake is operating properly.
– The controls function properly and have not been modified.
– Chain lubrication is operating properly.
– Wear marks on chain sprocket are not deeper than 0.5
mm.
– A combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended in
this instruction manual is mounted.
– The guide bar and chain are properly mounted.
– The chain is properly tensioned.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this saw are
fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
– The oil tank is closed.
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