Stihl MS 150 C-E Instruction Manual - Page 5

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques This top handle chain saw is designed specifically for tree surgery and maintenance in the tree. Due to the special compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is an increased risk of injury from loss of control. The increased risk includes injuries due to uncontrolled reactive forces of the chain saw or leg injuries due to the saw "dropping" at the end of the cut. For this reason these special chain saws should be used only for work in a tree by persons who are trained in special cutting and working techniques and who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety harness) Regular chain saws (with wider spaced handles) are recommended for all other cutting work at ground level. WARNING Working in a tree requires the use of special cutting and working techniques which must be observed in order to reduce the increased risk of personal injury. Never work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work, including training in the use of the safety and other climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc. 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. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces. English Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. All safety precautions that are generally observed when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. WARNING Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. Use your chain saw only for cutting wooden objects. WARNING Do not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the machine. WARNING Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. Most of 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 instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. MS 150 TC 3