Stihl MSA 200 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 12

English the chain brake by moving the front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery from the chain saw. WARNING Operate your chain saw so that it produces a minimum of noise - do not run motor unnecessarily and accelerate the motor only for cutting. WARNING Use of this chain saw (including sharpening the saw chain) can generate dust, oil mist and fumes containing chemicals that are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular dust, mist or fume at issue, consult your employer, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. WARNING Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from some softwoods such as Western Red Cedar. Control dust (such as saw dust) and mists (such as oil mist from 10 chain lubrication) at the source where possible. Use good work practices, such as always cutting with a properly sharpened saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust or mist raised by the chain saw away from the operator. Follow the recommendations of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of dust encountered. WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Do not use your chain saw to cut or disturb asbestos or asbestoscontaining products. If you have any reason to believe that you might be cutting asbestos, immediately stop cutting and contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. Operating Instructions WARNING Always work with the bumper spike so that you have better control of the saw. If you work without the bumper spike the chain saw may pull you forwards suddenly. WARNING Never touch a saw chain with your hand or any part of your body when the motor is running, even when the chain is not rotating. In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately, engage the chain brake by moving the front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery. WARNING Always switch off the motor before putting the chain saw down. WARNING The saw chain continues to move for a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. WARNING Your chain saw is equipped with a chain catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a thrown or broken chain. From time to time, the catcher may be damaged or removed. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chain saw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C