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woods, but also from some softwoods such as
Western Red Cedar.
► Control dust (such as saw dust) and mists
(such as oil mist from chain lubrication) at
the source where possible.
► Always work with a properly sharpened
chain, which produces wood chips rather
than fine dust.
► To the extent possible, operate the chain
saw so that the wind or operating process
directs any dust, mist or other particulate
matter raised by the chain saw away from
the operator.
► When respirable dust or other particulate
matter cannot be kept at or near back‐
ground levels, always wear a respirator that
is approved by NIOSH and rated for work‐
site-specific conditions. Follow the recom‐
mendations of governmental authorities
(e.g., CCOHS/PHAC) and occupational and
trade associations.
■ If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding
ground is coated with a chemical substance,
such as pesticide or herbicide:
► Read and follow the instructions and warn‐
ings that accompanied the substance coat‐
ing the vegetation or surrounding ground.
■ Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can
cause severe or fatal illness, respiratory illness
or cancer, including mesothelioma. The use
and disposal of asbestos-containing products
is strictly regulated by CCOHS and ECCC.
► Do not use your chain saw to cut or disturb
asbestos or asbestos-containing products.
► Stop work immediately and contact the rele‐
vant state and local authorities and/or
ECCC, your employer or local CCOHS rep‐
resentative if you have reason to believe
that you might be disturbing asbestos.
■ Repeated contact with waste oil can cause
skin cancer and its use is harmful to the envi‐
ronment.
► Do not use waste oil to lubricate the bar
and chain of your STIHL chain saw.
5.5.4
Operating Instructions
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of severe personal injuries
from unintentional starting:
► Never touch a chain with your hand or any
part of your body when the battery is inser‐
ted, even when the chain is not rotating.
► Avoid contacting the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch when grasping the rear
handle of the chain saw.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ The chain continues to move for a short period
after the trigger switch is fully released.
► Wait for the chain to stop and engage the
chain brake before walking with the chain
saw or putting it down.
■ In the event of an emergency:
► Switch off the motor immediately, engage
the chain brake and remove the battery.
■ Your chain saw is equipped with a chain
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk of
personal injury in the event of a thrown or bro‐
ken chain.
► Never operate the chain saw with a dam‐
aged or missing chain catcher.
■ Contacting foreign objects while sawing might
cause the chain to break or be thrown, or
cause the chain saw to propel dangerous deb‐
ris or kick back in the direction of the operator.
To reduce the risk of severe or fatal personal
injury caused by contact with foreign objects:
► Inspect the tree, log or branch before cut‐
ting.
► Remove any foreign objects to ensure that
the wood is free of materials such as nails,
spikes, cables, or wires.
► Before starting a cut, ensure that it can be
completed without contacting surrounding
objects or structures such as fencing or
stonework.
■ Check the chain and guide bar at regular short
intervals during operation, or immediately if
there is a change in cutting behavior:
► Switch off the motor, activate the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Check the condition and tension of the
chain. Look for damage to the chain or
guide bar.
► If the chain cannot be properly tensioned,
or if other components of the saw are worn
or damaged, stop work immediately and
take your chain saw to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer for inspection, repair or
maintenance.
DANGER
■ To reduce the risk of electrocution:
► Never operate this chain saw in the
vicinity of any wires or cables that
may be carrying electric current.
► Never cut near power lines.
► Do not rely on the chain saw's insu‐
lation against electric shock.
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