Owner's Manual

MS 150 TC
English
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This top handle chain saw is designed
specifically for tree surgery and
maintenance in the tree.
The increased risk includes injuries due
to uncontrolled reactive forces of the
chain saw or leg injuries due to the saw
"dropping" at the end of the cut.
Regular chain saws (with wider spaced
handles) are recommended for all other
cutting work at ground level.
WARNING
Working in a tree requires the use of
special cutting and working techniques
which must be observed in order to
reduce the increased risk of personal
injury.
Never work in a tree unless you have
received specific, professional training
for such work, including training in the
use of the safety and other climbing
equipment, such as harnesses, ropes,
belts, climbing irons, snap hooks,
carabiners, etc.
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.
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.
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.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
chain saws. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your instruction
manual for a description of the controls
and the function of the parts of your
model.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Due to the special com-
pact handle design
(closely spaced handles),
there is an increased risk
of injury from loss of
control.
For this reason
these special
chain saws should
be used only for
work in a tree by
persons who are
trained in special
cutting and work-
ing techniques and
who are properly
secured (lift
bucket, ropes,
safety harness)
Because a chain saw is a
high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
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.