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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important to
maximize cutting performance and reduce the risk of
personal injury from chain breakage, derailment or
reactive forces:
– Read and follow the chain tensioning instructions,
@ 15.3.
– Always make sure the chain sprocket cover is
tightened securely after tensioning the saw chain in
order to secure the bar. Never start the chain saw
with the chain sprocket cover loose or missing.
– Check saw chain tension once more after tightening
the chain sprocket cover.
– After adjusting the saw chain, let the motor run for a
minute or two, then switch the motor off and engage
the chain brake. Remove the battery and recheck
chain tension.
– Check saw chain tension periodically thereafter at
regular intervals (only after engaging the chain brake
and removing the battery).
– Never cut with a loose chain. If the saw chain
becomes loose while cutting, switch off the motor,
engage the chain brake and remove the battery from
the chain saw before tightening the chain. Never
attempt to adjust the saw chain while the battery is
inserted.
￭ Using a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted
or not completely and securely assembled can lead to a
malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death.
– Never operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly maintained or not completely and
securely assembled.
– Always check your chain saw for proper condition
and operation, particularly the trigger switch, trigger
switch lockout, front hand guard, chain brake and
cutting attachment.
– Ensure that the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout move freely and always spring back to the
locked position when released. The trigger switch
must not engage until the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices.
– If your saw or any part is damaged or does not
function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Do not use the saw until the
problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
chain saw, @ 18.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
are not depressed when inserting the battery.
– Never carry the chain saw with your finger on the
trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
and engage the chain brake before removing the
battery.
– Never leave the chain saw unattended when the
battery is inserted.
– Never store the battery in the chain saw.
– Remove the battery and engage the
chain brake before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the chain saw and any time it is
not in use.
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