This may occur if the throttle is depressed for more than a few seconds when the chain is pinched in the cut or the chain brake is engaged. It can result in overheating and damage to important components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing components) – which can then increase the risk of injury, e.g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is idling.

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.

Warning!

Inspect anti-vibration elements periodi- cally. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn anti-vibration elements immediately, since they may result in loss of control of the saw. A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bot- toming" during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Anti-vibration elements should always be replaced in sets. If you have any questions as to whether the anti-vibration elements should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer.

Warning!

Your saw is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. Such use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system.

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 saw to kickback.

Warning!

The muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves. Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. the trunk of a felled tree) away from any combustible substances.

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Warning!

Never modify your muffler. A modified or damaged muffler could cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire and burn injury. You may also permanently damage the engine. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer only.

Catalytic Converter

Warning!

Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is

designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a chemical

process in the muffler. Due to this proc- ess, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is shut off. To reduce the risk of fire and burn inju- ries, the following specific safety precautions must be observed.

Warning!

Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your power tool down in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is still hot.

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