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ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 561-8621-B. VA0.K12. 0000006206_002_GB

This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws.

A professional tree service chain saw is designed especially for in-tree

49maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces such as a lift-bucket.

 

Allow only persons who fully understand

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this manual to operate your chain saw.

53To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your chain saw. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.

WARNING

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury.

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