Stihl MSA 300.0 Notice D'emploi page 2

English
Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Main Parts...................................................3
4 Safety Symbols on the Products................. 4
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 4
6 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces........11
7 Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking, Limb‐
ing, Pruning and Felling............................ 15
8 Battery Safety........................................... 21
9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage............ 22
10 Before Starting Work.................................23
11 Charging the Battery................................. 23
12 LED Diagnostics....................................... 24
13 Assembling the Chain Saw....................... 25
14 The Chain Brake....................................... 28
15 Inserting and Removing the Battery..........29
16 Switching the Chain Saw On and Off........30
17 Checking the Chain Saw...........................31
18 During Operation.......................................32
19 After Finishing Work..................................33
20 Transporting the Chain Saw and Battery.. 33
21 Storing the Chain Saw and Battery...........34
22 Cleaning....................................................34
23 Inspection and Maintenance..................... 36
24 Troubleshooting Guide..............................39
25 Specifications............................................40
26 CSA Standard........................................... 41
27 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw
Chains.......................................................42
28 Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 43
29 Disposal.................................................... 43
30 Addresses................................................. 43
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your STIHL chain saw and, if followed, reduce
the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, special safety pre‐
cautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thor‐
oughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety precau‐
tions. Careless or improper use of the
chain saw can cause serious or fatal
injury.
Observe all applicable federal, state and local
safety regulations, standards and ordinances.
Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this
instruction manual. Allow only persons who have
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the proper training and fully understand the infor‐
mation in this manual to operate the chain saw.
For further information, or if you do not under‐
stand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihl.ca or contact your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐
nal words:
DANGER
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including
damage to the machine or its individual com‐
ponents.
2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you
with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter
in this instruction manual.
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