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provided, nor should means for grounding be added to the
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified service personnel.
■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only authorized STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Ensure that the insulation of the power supply cord,
extension cord and plug are in good condition and
show no signs of aging (brittleness), wear or
damage.
– Never use your chain saw if the casing around the
motor is cracked or damaged.
■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the chain saw and an increased risk of fire, electric
shock and other personal injury or property damage.
– Engage the chain brake by moving the front hand
guard forward to
from the power supply before storing.
– Never store the chain saw with the plug of the power
supply cord connected to an extension cord or a wall
outlet.
– Store the chain saw indoors in a dry, secure place
out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
users.
10 Before Starting Work
10.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation
Before starting work:
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 11.2.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 11.3.
► Fill the chain oil tank, @ 11.4.2.
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and disconnect the chain saw
► Check the chain brake, @ 15.1.
► Insert the power supply cord into a properly rated
extension cord.
► Connect the extension cord to a properly installed GFCI
wall outlet that matches the voltage and electrical
frequency stated on the chain saw's rating plate.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 15.2.
► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 15.3.
11 Assembling the Chain Saw
11.1 The Cutting Attachment
WARNING
If non-matching components are used, the cutting
attachment will be damaged beyond repair after a short
period of operation, and the chain could de-rail, resulting in
serious or fatal personal injury.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain, guide bar
and chain sprocket. The cutting attachment that comes
standard with this model chain saw is designed to match the
chain saw.
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