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!Warning!
Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head.
Chainsaw noise may damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers (ear
plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly.
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your goggles or protective glasses.
Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Heavy- duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands.
STIHL offers a wide range of protective clothing and equipment.
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on “Main Parts and Controls.”
!Warning!
Never modify this power tool in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous.
If this tool 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 fuel system is tight (no leaks) and that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Do not continue operating this machine if it is damaged. In case of doubt, have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer.
THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the saw chain moving. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps.
!Warning!
Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before transporting the power tool over longer distances. When transporting it in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit.
001BA115 KN
It may be carried only in a horizontal position. Grip the front handle in a manner that the machine is balanced horizontally. Keep the hot muffler away from your body and the cutting attachment behind you.
MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C | 7 |