Stihl 038 User Manual

Safety Precautions
The use of any chainsaw
may be hazardous.
The saw chain has many
sharp cutters. if the cut-
ters 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 impor-
tant that you read, fully understand and
observe the following safety precautions
and wamings. Read the Owner’s
Manual and the safety instructions
periodically.
Pay special attention to the section on
reactive forces.
Warning!
Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Careless or improper use
of any chainsaw 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 operation of
chainsaws. However, because a chain-
saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power
tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your chainsaw. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw. Bystanders, especially
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children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a chainsaw is
in use. 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
chainsaw without the
Owner's Manual. Be sure
that anyone using your
saw reads and under-
stands the information contained in this
manual.
These safety precautions and warnings
apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws.
Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate
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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 chainsaw involves
1. the operator
2. the saw
3. 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.

Stihl 038 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	038
Category	Saw
Language	English