► Allow the chainsaw to cool down before
opening the fuel tank cap.
► Open the fuel tank cap slowly and not all at
once.
■ Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or
gasoline will become more easy to ignite. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured and
property may be damaged.
►
If your clothing comes into contact with fuel
or gasoline: Change your clothing.
■ Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
can harm the environment.
► Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke
engine oil.
► Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil in accordance with local
regulations and environmental require‐
ments.
■
Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can
cause irritation if they come into direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
►
Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
■
The ignition system of the chainsaw generates
sparks. Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or
an explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
►
Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The saw can be damaged if it is run on a mix‐
ture of fuel which includes unsuitable gasoline
or unsuitable two-stroke engine oil, or if an
incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil is used.
►
Mix the fuel as described in this instruction
manual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate or age if it is stored for a long
period. The chainsaw can be damaged if it is
used with a fuel mix that has separated or has
aged.
►
Before refueling the saw: Thoroughly mix
the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
4.8 Working
4.8.1 Sawing
WARNING
■
Always work within calling distance of others
► in case help is needed.
■ If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the chainsaw. This can
result in serious injuries.
►
Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► If the saw chain is touching the ground or
objects: Do not start the engine.
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user can lose control of
the saw, trip or fall and be seriously injured.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your saw.
► Operate the chain saw alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
►
If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.
►
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the chainsaw is a well ventilated
location.
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■
The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
■ The user will not be able to control the chain‐
saw properly if it is operated with the Master
Control lever in the position
. This can result
in serious injuries.
►
Move the Master Control lever to position .
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain
brake engaged since this can damage the
chain brake.
►
Disengage the chain brake before you start
cutting.
■ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator.
This can result in serious injuries.
4 Safety Precautions English
0458-200-0121-B 7
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