Stihl MSE 210 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 10

English absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, never use the chain saw with one hand. It is more difficult for you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. WARNING Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is present. WARNING To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting tool. Never touch a moving cutting tool with your hand or any other part of your body. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling. There is increased danger of slipping on freshly debarked logs. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a ladder or any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Do not overreach. 001BA031 KN Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is running. Stand to the left of cut while bucking. Never put pressure on the chain saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating saw chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving saw chain to strike the operator. STIHL recommends that first-time users should cut logs on a sawhorse - see "Cutting small logs." Working Conditions Operate your chain saw only under good visibility and daylight conditions. Work carefully. WARNING Your chain saw is a one-person machine. Do not allow other persons in the general work area. Stop the motor immediately if you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C