Stihl MSA 140 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 5

Introduction, Guide to Using this Manual

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1 Introduction English 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in this manual will help you receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw and, if followed, reduce the risk of injury from its use. SAVE THIS MANUAL! Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety precautions. Careless or improper use of the chain saw can cause serious or fatal injury. Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. 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. Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this instruction manual. Allow only persons who have the proper training and fully understand the information in this manual to operate the chain saw. For further information, or if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual, please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual. 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2.1 Signal Words This manual contains safety information that requires your special attention. Such information is introduced with the following symbols and signal words: 0458-716-8621-E 3

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0458-716-8621-E
3
English
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw and, if followed,
reduce the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your chain saw. 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.
Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who have the proper training
and fully understand the information in this manual to
operate the chain saw.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
2.1
Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the
machine or its individual components.
2.2
Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you with the use
of the manual:
1
Introduction
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
chain saw can cause serious or fatal injury.
2
Guide to Using this Manual
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this
instruction manual.