Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 4

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Read and follow all safety precautions
in the instruction manual. Improper use
can lead to serious or fatal personal
injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of eye and head
injury, always wear proper eye protec‐
tion and an approved protective hel‐
met, 5.3.
To reduce the risk of injuries, wear the
type of overalls, long pants or chaps
that contain pads of cut-retardant
material, if feasible depending on the
individual application,
To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries to the operator or
bystanders from loss of control,
always hold the chain saw
firmly with both hands when
you are working,
Avoid contact of the bar tip with any
object. This can cause the bar to kick
suddenly up and back, which may
result in serious or fatal injury. Always
use two hands to operate the saw,
6.
To reduce the risk of injury or property
damage from unintended activation,
remove the battery any time the saw is
not in use,
Designed for professional, in-
tree use only. Operators must
be trained in special in-tree cut‐
ting and working techniques
and properly secured at all
times,
4.2 Battery
The following safety symbols are found on the
AR series backpack battery and the AP series
battery:
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the
specified safety precautions.
Read and follow all safety precautions
in the battery's instruction manual and
the manual for the STIHL tool powered
by this battery. Improper use can lead
to serious or fatal personal injury or
property damage.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire, explosion
or burns, including chemical burns, do
not disassemble, crush, drop, damage
or heat above 212 °F (100 °C). Never
expose to fire or incinerate,
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5.3.
5.5.2.
5.5.
5.1.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AR 1000, 2000, 3000 Backpack Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep dry. Protect
from rain, water, liquids and damp con‐
ditions. Never immerse in water or
other liquids,
AR L Backpack Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep dry. Never
immerse in water or other liquids,
AP Series Batteries
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep dry. Never
immerse in water or other liquids,
Batteries sold separately.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Intended Use
WARNING
■ This chain saw is designed specifically for in-
tree surgery. It is not designed for felling trees
or cutting logs on the ground. Use of the chain
saw for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury or death.
■ This chain saw should be used only for work in
a tree by persons trained in special cutting and
working techniques. Because this saw is not
intended for use on the ground, this manual
does not contain instructions for felling or for
limbing or bucking felled trees.
► Cut wood only. For example, do not use
chain saw for cutting metal, plastic or
masonry.
► Read and follow the operating and use
instructions in this manual for approved
applications and recommended working
techniques.
■ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If they
contact your flesh, they will cut you even if the
chain is not moving.
► Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
handling the saw or its chain.
► Keep hands, feet and other parts of your
body away from the chain.
■ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be
dangerous.
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