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Guide to Using this Manual
This Instruction Manual refers to a
STIHL cordless chain saw, also called a
chain saw, engine-driven device or
machine in this Instruction Manual.
Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms
attached to the machine are explained in
this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the
following pictograms may be attached to
your machine.
Chain oil tank; chain oil
Direction of chain rotation
Tension the chain
Thermal overload cutout
Unlock
Lock
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Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Safety Precautions
This special chain
saw shall be used
only by persons
who are trained in
special cutting and
working
techniques.
Due to the special handle
design (closely spaced
handles) there is an
increased risk of injury
using this kind of saw (cut
injuries due to uncon-
trolled reactive forces of
the chain saw). Special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury
when working with a
chainsaw because of the
very high chain speed
and very sharp cutters.
It is important that you
read the instruction man-
ual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.
General
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
MSA 160 T