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Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones WARNING To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL low kickback chain as specified in this manual or other available low kickback components. ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como...
English 3 Main Parts 3 Main Parts WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Chain Saw NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual:...
English 4 Safety Symbols on the Product 3 Chain Catcher 17 Oil Sight Glass Helps contain the saw chain and reduce the risk of Shows the bar and chain oil level. operator contact in the event the chain breaks or comes 18 Power Supply Cord off the bar.
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and or very damp conditions, take it to your matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock. authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, operation, @ 6.4.
English 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for off-position before connecting to power source and/or misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
English 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings d) Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Adequate c) Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operator 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING INSTRUCTIONS ■ Working with the chain saw can be strenuous. The Intended Use operator must be in good physical condition and mental health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue WARNING and loss of control: –...
(for Canada: CSA Z94). sustain white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. – To reduce the risk of injury to your face, STIHL – Closely monitor the condition of your hands and recommends that you also wear a face shield or face fingers if you are a regular user.
STIHL or expressly approved by motor is cracked or damaged. STIHL for use with this specific model are authorized. – Use only attachments supplied or expressly ■ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If the cutters approved by STIHL.
– If your saw or any part is damaged or does not – Read and follow the chain tensioning instructions, function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL @ 11.3. servicing dealer. Do not use the saw until the –...
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English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Before connecting the chain saw to the power supply: 6.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw – Read and follow the instructions on switching on the chain saw, @ 14.1. ■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death from unintentional starting: –...
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– Take special care in overgrown terrain and always the end of a cut. watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, – STIHL recommends that first-time chain saw users roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling. cut logs on a sawhorse.
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English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Your chain saw is a one-person machine. respiratory or other illnesses. This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from some softwoods – Do not allow other persons in the general work area. such as Western Red Cedar.
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– Switch off the motor immediately, engage the chain – If the condition persists, stop work immediately and brake and disconnect the chain saw from the power take your chain saw to an authorized STIHL supply. servicing dealer for inspection, repair or ■...
English 7 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces Kickback 7 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces 7.2.1 Kickback Reactive Forces WARNING ■ Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is rotating. Reactive forces can cause serious or fatal personal injury. ■ The powerful forces used to cut wood can be reversed and work against the operator.
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– Read and follow the safety precautions and important factor in the occurrence and force of the instructions in this manual. kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types – When working, always position the chain saw such are designed to reduce kickback forces.
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