Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 37

4 Safety Precautions
► Operate the saw as described in this
instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.9 Transporting
4.9.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
■ The saw may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps or
a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10 Storing
4.10.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
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■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the chain‐
saw.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw may start unintentionally if the battery
is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar, the saw chain and the battery. If the
saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious
injury to persons.
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