Stihl MS 171 Notice D'emploi page 6

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Wear sturdy protective
gloves made of a resist-
ant material (e.g.
leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective equipment.
Transport
Before any transport – even over short
distances – switch off the machine,
engage the chain brake and attach the
chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of
the saw chain starting unintentionally.
Always carry the chain saw by the
handle – with the hot muffler away from
your body, the guide bar must point to
the rear. Avoid touching hot parts of the
machine, especially the surface of the
muffler – risk of burns!
In vehicles: Properly secure the machine
to prevent tipping, damage and chain oil
or fuel spillage.
Cleaning
Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh
detergents can damage the plastic.
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Clean the dust and dirt off the machine –
do not use any grease solvents for this
purpose.
Clean the ventilation slots if necessary.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to
clean the machine. The hard jet of water
can damage parts of the machine.
Accessories
Only use those tools, guide bars, chains,
chain sprockets, accessories or
technically equivalent components that
have been approved by STIHL for this
machine. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
Use only high quality tools and
accessories. Otherwise, there may be a
risk of accidents and damage to the
machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools, guide bars, chains, chain
sprockets and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
Refuelling
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel – keep
clear of naked flames and
fire – do not spill any fuel
– no smoking.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
Never refuel the machine while the
engine is still hot – the fuel may spill over
– risk of fire!
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that
any excess pressure is relieved
gradually and fuel does not splash out.
The machine may only be refuelled in a
well ventilated place. Clean the machine
immediately if fuel is spilled. Do not spill
fuel over your clothing – contaminated
clothing must be changed immediately.
The machines can be equipped with the
following filler caps as standard:
Cliplock filler cap (bayonet-type)
Place the cliplock filler
cap (bayonet-type) in
position, turn as far as
stop and fold the cliplock
down.
This helps reduce the risk of unit
vibrations causing an incorrectly
tightened filler cap to loosen or come off
and spill quantities of fuel.
Look out for leaks! Never
start the engine if fuel has
been spilled or is leaking
– Fatal burns may result!
Before Starting Work
Check that your saw is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
Check the fuel system for leaks,
–
paying special attention to visible
parts such as the tank cap, hose
connections and the manual fuel
pump (on machines so equipped). If