Safety Precautions
The
use of any chain saw may be hazardous. The saw chain
has many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact
your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain
is not moving. At full
throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is
important that
you
read, fully understand and observe the
following
safety precautions and warnings. Read the
owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically.
Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces,
pages 10 to 16.
Warning!
Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
Careless or improper use of any chain saw may cause
serious or
fatal
injury.
All safety precautions that are generally observed when
working with
an axe or a
hand
saw
also apply
to
the opera-
tion of chain saws. However,
because a chain saw is a
highspeed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety pre-
cautions
must
be observed
to
reduce the risk of personal
injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your
chain
saw.
Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
Warning!
Minors should
never be allowed to use a chain saw.
Bystanders, especially children
and animals should
not
be
allowed
in the
area
where
a
chain
saw
is in
use
(ill. 1).
Never let the
saw run
unattended.
Store it in a locked place
away from children and empty
the fuel tank before storing
for
longer
than a few days.
Do not lend
or rent your chain saw without the Owner's
Manual. Be sure that anyone using
your saw reads and
4
understands the information
contained in
this Manual.
These
safety
precautions and warnings apply to the use of
all STIHL
chain saws. Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your
Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and
function of the
parts
of
your
model
saw.
Safe use of a chain saw involves
the operator
the saw
the use of the saw.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You
must
be in good physical condition and mental health
and not under the influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Do not operate a
chain
saw
when
you are
fatigued (ill. 2).
Be alert If you get
tired while operating
your
chain
saw,
take a
break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Work-
ing with any chain saw can
be strenuous. If you have any
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