Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 6

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■ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may
result if hair, clothing or apparel make contact
with the moving saw chain or otherwise
become entangled in the components of the
saw. To reduce the risk of severe personal
injury:
► Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing
that also allows complete freedom of
movement.
► Wear the type of overalls, long pants
or chaps that contain pads of cut-
retardant material.
► Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
► Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neck‐
ties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any
other apparel that could be caught on
branches, brush or the moving chain.
► Secure hair above shoulder level before
starting work.
■ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
► Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate top
and side protection that are impact-
rated and marked as complying with
CSA Z94.
► To reduce the risk of injury to your face,
STIHL recommends that you also wear a
face shield or face screen over your gog‐
gles or protective glasses.
■ To reduce the risk of head injury from falling
branches or other objects encountered during
work:
► Wear an approved protective helmet.
► Any crew member in the cutting area
should also wear proper protective equip‐
ment, including an approved helmet.
■ Chain saw noise may damage your hearing.
Although this battery-powered product is rela‐
tively quiet, to reduce the risk of hearing dam‐
age:
► Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
muffs).
► Regular operators should have their hear‐
ing checked periodically.
► Be particularly alert and cautious when
using hearing protection. Your ability to
hear shouts, alarms or other audible warn‐
ings is restricted.
■ Good footing is very important. To help main‐
tain a secure footing and reduce the risk of
injury while working:
► Wear sturdy boots with non-slip
soles that are suitable for climbing in
trees. Do not wear sandals, flip-
flops, open-toed or similar footwear.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Use proper equipment at all times to
protect yourself from falling.
► This top-handle chain saw is
designed for professional use only. It
should be used only for in-tree work
by persons who are trained in spe‐
cial cutting and working techniques
and who are properly secured at all
times (for example, in a lift bucket or
secured with ropes and a safety har‐
ness).
■ To improve your grip and help protect your
hands:
► Always wear heavy-duty non-slip
work gloves made of leather or
another wear-resistant material
when handling the chain saw or its
chain.
5.4 Chain Saw
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
► Do not immerse the chain saw in water or
other fluids.
► Store the chain saw indoors.
■ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Con‐
tacting the cutters may result in serious lacera‐
tion injuries, even if the chain is not moving.
To reduce the risk of such injuries:
► Keep hands, feet and other parts of your
body away from the chain.
► Wear heavy-duty work gloves when han‐
dling the chain saw or its chain.
► Never touch a moving chain with your hand
or any other part of your body.
► Cover the guide bar with a chain scabbard
and be sure it engages before transporting
or storing the chain saw.
■ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be
dangerous.
► Pay special attention to the section of this
instruction manual on "Kickback and Other
Reactive Forces,"
■ This battery-powered chain saw is intended
specifically for in-tree use and maintenance.
Use for other purposes may increase the risk
of personal injury and property damage.
► Do not use the chain saw for felling or other
cutting operations on the ground.
► Read and follow the operating instructions
in this manual for approved applications,
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■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the
operator and bystanders:
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