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THE SAW, THE USE OF THE SAW

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English / USA THE SAW Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations and definitions of the parts see the chapter on "Main Parts of Saw". !Warning! Never modify a chainsaw in any way. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the STIHL powerhead, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE SAW Transporting the chainsaw !Warning! Always fully release the trigger switch and make sure the chain has stopped moving before putting the saw down or carrying it. When carrying the saw over longer distances, disconnect the plug and reposition the extension cord. By hand: When carrying the chain saw by hand, it must be switched off and the saw held in the proper position, i.e. it should be gripped by the front handle. The chain guard must be fitted, even when carrying the saw only a short distance, and the guide bar must point backwards, away from the direction in which you are going. Do not carry the machine by the power cable. Carry the cable in your hand. If the cable is dragged on a rough surface (concrete etc.) the cable may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ By vehicle: The chain guard must be fitted on the guide bar when transporting the saw in a vehicle. The saw should be secured so that it cannot move and become damaged, or cause damage. Preparation for the use of the saw Always disconnect the plug when the saw is not in use. Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in operation. Insure that the trigger switch will not engage when the trigger interlock is not pressed. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in this manual. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7

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MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
English / USA
THE SAW
Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations
and definitions of the parts see the
chapter on "Main Parts of Saw".
!
Warning!
Never modify a chainsaw in any way.
Only attachments and parts supplied by
STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL
for use with the specific STIHL saw
models are authorized. Although certain
unauthorized attachments are usable
with the STIHL powerhead, their use
may, in fact, be extremely dangerous.
THE USE OF THE SAW
Transporting the chainsaw
!
Warning!
Always fully release the trigger switch
and make sure the chain has stopped
moving before putting the saw down or
carrying it. When carrying the saw over
longer distances, disconnect the plug
and reposition the extension cord.
By hand:
When carrying the chain saw
by hand, it must be switched off and the
saw held in the proper position, i.e. it
should be gripped by the front handle.
The chain guard must be fitted, even
when carrying the saw only a short
distance, and the guide bar must point
backwards, away from the direction in
which you are going.
Do not carry the machine by the power
cable. Carry the cable in your hand. If
the cable is dragged on a rough surface
(concrete etc.) the cable may become
damaged.
By vehicle:
The chain guard must be
fitted on the guide bar when transporting
the saw in a vehicle. The saw should be
secured so that it cannot move and
become damaged, or cause damage.
Preparation for the use of the saw
Always disconnect the plug when the
saw is not in use. Take off the chain
guard and inspect for safety in
operation. Insure that the trigger switch
will not engage when the trigger
interlock is not pressed. For assembly,
follow the procedure described in the
chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of
your Owner's Manual.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch.
Before replacing any bar and chain, see
the sections on "Specifications",
"Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000
chainsaw kickback standard" in this
manual.
001BA069 LÄ