MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
English
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Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always work with the bumper spike so
that you have better control of the saw. If
you work without the bumper spike the
chain saw may pull you forwards
suddenly.
WARNING
Never touch a saw chain with your hand
or any part of your body when the motor
is running, even when the chain is not
rotating.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the motor immediately, engage the
chain brake by moving the front hand
guard to
ƒ
and remove the battery.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal
injuries from unintentional starting, avoid
contacting the trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch when grasping the rear
handle of the chain saw.
WARNING
Always switch off the motor before
putting the chain saw down.
WARNING
The saw chain continues to move for a
short period after the trigger switch is
fully released.
WARNING
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk
of personal injury in the event of a
thrown or broken chain. From time to
time, the catcher may be damaged or
removed. To reduce the risk of personal
injury, do not operate a chain saw with a
damaged or missing chain catcher.
If this chain saw is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e. g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work. Check in
particular that the controls and safety
devices are working properly. Do not
continue operating this chain saw if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, have it
checked by your STIHL servicing dealer.
Your chain saw is not designed for
prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or
other objects. Such use could damage
the cutting attachment.
WARNING
When sawing, make sure that the saw
chain does not touch any foreign
materials such as rocks, fences, nails
and the like. Such objects may be flung
off, damage the saw chain or cause the
chain saw to kickback.
WARNING
If the rotating saw chain strikes a rock or
other hard object, sparks may be
created, which can ignite flammabale
materials under certain circumstances.
Flammable materials can include dry
vegetation and brush, particularly when
weather conditions are hot and dry. Do
not use your chain saw around
flammable materials or around dry
vegetation or brush when there is a risk
of fire or wildfire. Contact your local fire
authorities or the U.S. Forestry Service if
you have any question about whether
vegetation and weather conditions are
suitable for the use of a chain saw.
WARNING
Take special care when cutting
shattered wood because of the risk of
injury from slivers being caught and
thrown in your direction.
Check the cutting attachment at regular
short intervals during operation, or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
–
Switch off the motor.
–
Move front hand guard to
ƒ
.
–
Remove the battery.
–
Check condition and tightness, look
for cracks.
The power tool may be used in rain and
wetness. Dry the power tool after
finishing work.
Do not leave the machine outdoors in
the rain.
