Instruction Manual

other persons may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the chainsaw or battery is passed on to
another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
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Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
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The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the chainsaw and battery. If
the user’s physical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or she may work
only under the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible person.
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The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
chainsaw and battery.
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The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
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The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
chainsaw for the first time.
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The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for
the first time: Practice cutting logs on a
sawhorse or other support.
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If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■
Long hair can become entangled in the saw
during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
►
Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder
level.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses that have
been tested and labeled in accord‐
ance with EN 166 or national stand‐
ards are available from retailers.
►
STIHL recommends that you wear a face
shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper
garment.
■ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can
harm your hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects
during operation: Wear a safety hard
hat.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►
If dust is whipped up and forms a cloud:
Wear a dust respirator mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the saw. Not wearing suitable cloth‐
ing may result in serious injury.
►
Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ The user can come into contact with the rotat‐
ing saw chain during operation. This can result
in serious injuries.
►
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts.
■ The user can be cut by the wood during oper‐
ation. The user can come into contact with the
saw chain during cleaning and maintenance
work. This can result in personal injury.
►
Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. Contact with the rotating
saw chain can result in cuts. This can result in
personal injury.
►
Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant
inserts.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the chainsaw or
thrown objects. Innocent bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured and
damage to property may occur.
►
Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the chainsaw.
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