Stihl MS 150 C-E Instruction Manual - Page 7

Good footing is very important. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots suitable for climbing in trees are recommended. Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. Use proper equipment at all times to protect yourself from falling. Any crew member in the cutting area should also wear proper protective clothing, especially hard hats, to protect their heads. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts". WARNING Never operate your power tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. WARNING Never modify this power tool in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL powerhead, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. English By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be switched off and the saw must be in the proper position. Grip the top handle and place the muffler away from the body. The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and guide bar, which should point backwards. By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5