Warning!
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury.
Caution!
indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Because a chain saw is a
It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury.
Warning!
Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. All safety precautions that are generally observed when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. When using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the OSHA regulations for “logging operations“ at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266.
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Warning!
Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual.
Warning!
The use of this machine may be hazard- ous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 67 mph (30 m/s)
Use your chain saw only for cutting wooden objects.
Warning!
Do not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the machine
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your power tool 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.
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