STIHL MS 250 manual Working Conditions

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001BA031 KN

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a ladder or any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Do not overreach.

001BA082 KN

Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of cut while bucking.

Never put pressure on the chain saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating saw chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving saw chain to strike the operator.

STIHL recommends that first-time users should cut logs on a sawhorse – see "Cutting small logs."

Working Conditions

Operate and start your chain saw only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully.

WARNING

Your chain saw is a one-person machine. Do not allow other persons in the general work area, even when starting. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.

WARNING

Even though bystanders should be kept away from the running chain saw, never work alone. Keep within calling distance of others in case help is needed.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your chain saw run unattended. When it is not in use (e. g. during a work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it.

WARNING

As soon as the engine is running, this product gen- erates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemi- cals, such as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that are known to cause respira- tory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some of the gases (e. g. carbon monoxide) may be color- less and odorless. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in poorly venti- lated locations. If exhaust fumes become concen- trated due to insufficient ventilation, clear obstruc- tions from work area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated.

WARNING

Operate your chain saw so that it produces a minimum of noise and emissions – do not run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for cutting.

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