Instruction Manual

► Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant
inserts.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the chainsaw or
thrown objects. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and damage to
property may occur.
►
Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the chainsaw.
■ The saw is not waterproof. Working in the rain
or a damp location may result in an electric
shock. This can result in injuries to the user
and may damage the saw.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the chainsaw can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
►
Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Chainsaw
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
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The chainsaw is not damaged.
–
The connecting cable, the extension cord and
their plugs are undamaged.
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The saw is clean and dry.
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The chain catcher is not damaged.
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The chain brake is operating properly.
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The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
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The chain lubrication is operating properly.
–
Wear marks on the chain sprocket are not
deeper than 0.5 mm.
–
A combination of guide bar and saw chain rec‐
ommended in this User Manual is mounted.
–
The guide bar and saw chain are properly
mounted.
–
The saw chain is properly tensioned.
–
Only original STIHL accessories designed for
this chainsaw model are fitted.
–
The accessories are correctly attached.
–
The oil tank cap is closed.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►
Work only with an undamaged chainsaw.
► Never use a damaged connecting cable,
extension cord or mains plug.
► If the saw is dirty or wet: Clean the saw and
allow it to dry.
► Work only with an undamaged chain
catcher.
► Never modify your chainsaw. Exception:
Mounting a combination of guide bar and
saw chain recommended in this User Man‐
ual.
►
If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your chainsaw.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories
designed for this chainsaw model.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain as
described in this User Manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►
Never insert objects in the chainsaw’s
openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Guide Bar
The guide bar is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
–
Guide bar is not damaged.
–
Guide bar is not deformed.
–
The minimum groove depth is maintained,
18.4.
–
Bar rails are free from burrs.
–
Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
WARNING
■
If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can
no longer support and guide the saw chain
properly. The rotating saw chain can jump off
the guide bar. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►
Work only with an undamaged guide bar.
► If the groove depth is less than the mini‐
mum depth: Mount a new guide bar.
► Deburr the guide bar every week.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
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