Stihl MSE 210 C-BQ Instruction Manual - Page 12

001BA257 KN English always check that it is in good condition before continuing work. Check in particular that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Do not continue operating this chain saw if it is damaged. In case of doubt, have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer. Your chain saw is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. Such use could damage the cutting attachment. WARNING When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the chain saw to kickback. WARNING If the rotating saw chain strikes a rock or other hard object, sparks may be created, which can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Flammable materials can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. Do not use your chain saw around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush when there is a risk of fire or wildfire. Contact your local fire authorities or the U.S. Forestry Service if you have any question about whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for the use of a chain saw. WARNING Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from slivers being caught and thrown in your direction. Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior: - Switch off the motor. - Move front hand guard to ƒ. - Disconnect the plug from the power supply. The motor is not waterproof. Never work with the chain saw in the rain or in wet or very damp locations. Do not leave the machine outdoors in the rain. DANGER Do not rely on the chain saw 's insulation against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this chain saw in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be carrying electric current. To reduce risk of electrocution, take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting work in the immediate vicinity of power lines. REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is rotating. Reactive forces can cause serious personal injury. The powerful force used to cut wood can be reversed and work against the operator. If the rotating saw chain is suddenly and significantly slowed or stopped by contact with any solid object such as a log or branch or is pinched, the reactive forces may occur instantly. These reactive forces may result in loss of control, which, in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid the element of surprise and loss of control. Surprise contributes to accidents. The most common reactive forces are: - kickback, - pushback, - pull-in. WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C