Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 8

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► Always check your chain saw for proper
condition and operation before starting
work, particularly the trigger switch, ergo-
lever, trigger switch lockout, front hand
guard, chain brake and cutting attachment.
► Ensure that the trigger switch, ergo-lever
and trigger switch lockout move freely and
always spring back to the locked position
when released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices in any way.
► If your saw or any part is damaged or does
not function properly, take it to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the
saw until the problem has been corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
► Check the contacts in the battery compart‐
ment for corrosion or other foreign matter
and keep clean.
► Never insert or use a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the chain saw,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury or death from unintentional starting:
► Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout are in the off position when inserting
the battery.
► Avoid contacting the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch when grasping the con‐
trol handle of the chain saw.
► Release the trigger switch and trigger
switch lockout and engage the chain brake
before removing the battery.
► Remove the battery and engage the
chain brake before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the chain saw, and any time
it is not in use.
► Never leave the chain saw unattended
when the battery is inserted.
► Never store the battery in the chain saw.
■ Before disengaging the chain brake and
switching on your chain saw, take the follow‐
ing steps to reduce the risk of personal injury
from reactive forces, loss of control or inadver‐
tent contact with the chain:
► Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions and
objects, including the ground.
► Never switch on the chain saw when the
guide bar is in a cut or kerf. Doing so could
lead to reactive forces and injury.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the chain saw,
5.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tentional starting when grasping the control
handle or carrying the chain saw:
► Wrap the fingers of your right hand tightly
around the control handle. Avoid contacting
the trigger switch lockout or trigger switch.
To maintain a firm grip and properly control
■
your chain saw:
► Keep the handles clean and dry at all times.
Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil,
grease and resin.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Avoid contacting any object with the
upper quadrant of the tip of the guide
bar. It may cause kickback to occur.
► Always hold the chain saw firmly
with both hands when you are work‐
ing. One-handed operation increa‐
ses the risk of injury. It makes it diffi‐
cult to control reactive forces and to
prevent the bar and chain from skat‐
ing or bouncing along the limb or log.
► Even for those compact chain saws
designed for use in confined spaces,
one-handed operation increases the
risk that the operator may lose con‐
trol.
► Place your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the control handle (see
illustration). Left-handers must follow these
instructions too.
► Wrap your fingers tightly around the han‐
dles, keeping the handles cradled between
your thumb and forefinger.
► Keep all parts of your body clear of the cut‐
ting attachment whenever the battery is
inserted. Stand to the left of the cut while
cutting, outside of the cutting plane.
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