Using The Chain Saw - Stihl MSA 300.0 Instruction Manual

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Cover the guide bar with a chain scabbard before
transporting or storing the chain saw.
￭ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
– Pay special attention to the section of this instruction
manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces,"
@ 7.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always release the trigger switch,
engage the chain brake by moving the
front hand guard to
battery before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the
chain saw, and any other time it is not in
use.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your
STIHL chain saw, their use may be extremely dangerous.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly
approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are
recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this chain saw in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the chain saw's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a chain saw that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
￭ If the chain saw is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices, including
the chain brake, are working properly, @ 18.1.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 25.1.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
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￭ If the chain saw or battery is damaged, not working
properly, has been left outdoors or dropped into water or
other liquid, its components may no longer function
properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To
reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage:
and remove the
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your chain saw and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
6.5
6.5.1
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
￭ For proper assembly of the bar and chain:
￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other
in gauge and pitch. Before mounting or replacing:
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning chain
saw or battery. In case of doubt, have the chain saw
and battery checked by your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
– Take the chain saw and battery to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.

Using the Chain Saw

Before Operation
WARNING
– Use the chain saw only as described in this
instruction manual.
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
guide bar and chain, @ 14.2.1.
– Read the information on guide bar and chain
combinations, @ 27.
– Read and follow the instructions on kickback and
other reactive forces, @ 7.
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