4 Safety Precautions
4.5.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Innocent children, bystanders and animals are not aware
of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric
current. Innocent children, bystanders and animals may
be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the charger unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charger.
■ The charger is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
■ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
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4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Chainsaw
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The saw is not damaged.
– The saw is clean and dry.
– The chain catcher is not damaged.
– Chain brake is operating properly.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Chain lubrication is operating properly.
– Wear marks on chain sprocket are not deeper than 0.5
mm.
– A combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended
in this instruction manual is mounted.
– The guide bar and chain are properly mounted.
– The chain is properly tensioned.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this saw are
fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
– The oil tank is closed.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged chainsaw.
► If the saw is dirty or wet: Clean the saw and allow it to
dry.
► Work only with an undamaged chain catcher.
► Never modify your chainsaw. Exception: Mounting a
combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended
in this instruction manual.
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