Stihl MS 162 Instruction Manual - Page 11
Always move the Master Control Lever
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0000-GXX-1889-A0 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Operating the chain saw with one hand is extremely dangerous. One-handed operation makes it difficult to oppose and absorb reac‐ tive forces (pushback, pull-in, kickback) with‐ out losing control of the chain saw. It also makes it difficult to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along a limb or log. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐ trol: - Never attempt to operate the chain saw with one hand. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐ ries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper footing and balance at all times: - Take special care in overgrown or wet ter‐ rain and always watch for hidden obsta‐ cles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling. - Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. - For better footing, always clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Freshly debarked logs and other material can increase the danger of slipping, trip‐ ping or falling. - Use extreme caution when cutting smallsize brush, branches and saplings because slender material may catch the chain and spring toward you or pull you off balance. ■ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of con‐ trol: - Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while standing on any other insecure support. - Never operate the chain saw above shoulder height. - Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. - Never attempt to start or accelerate the engine when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. Doing so could lead to reactive forces and injury. Instead, remove the guide bar from the cut and re-enter the cut at full throttle, taking care to avoid con‐ tacting any object with the tip of the guide bar. 0458-200-8621-A English ■ The bumper spike is designed to provide greater control of the chain saw while cutting. If you work without the bumper spike, the chain saw may pull you forward suddenly. This could cause loss of control or, if the tip of the guide bar strikes an object, kickback. - Position the bumper spike against the material you are cutting and use it as a fulcrum. - Always work with the bumper spike to maintain better control of the saw. ■ Applying pressure to the chain saw when reaching the end of a cut may cause the bar and rotating chain to accelerate out of the kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. To reduce the risk of injury: - Use caution when approaching the end of a cut. - Never put pressure on the chain saw when reaching the end of a cut. - STIHL recommends that first-time chain saw users work under the supervision of an experienced operator. 5.6.4 Working Conditions WARNING ■ Operate your chain saw only under good visi‐ bility during favorable daylight conditions. - Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy, rainy or inclement. - Never cut near power lines. ■ Your chain saw is a one-person machine. - Do not allow other persons in the general work area. - Bystanders, especially children, and ani‐ mals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. - Shut off the engine immediately if you are approached. Engage the chain brake. ■ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and unauthorized users: - Never leave the chain saw unattended when the engine is running. - Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake during work breaks and any other time the chain saw is not in use. ■ To reduce the risk of fire and explosion: - Never operate the chain saw in a location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances are present. - Always move the Master Control Lever to the stop position before pulling the starter grip if the spark plug boot has been removed. 11