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Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to or
embossed on the machine are shown
and explained in this manual.
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
A bullet marks a step or procedure.
N
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration. Example:
Loosen the screw (1).
N
Lever (2) ...
N
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols and signal words described
below:
DANGER
Indicates an imminent risk of severe or
fatal injury.
2
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in severe or
fatal injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage,
including damage to the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. Therefore,
some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in
this manual. If the operating
characteristics or the appearance of
your machine differs from those
described in this manual, please contact
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
It is important that you
observe the following
information and
warnings.
It is important you read,
fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and
safety precautions peri-
odically. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Always read and observe
the instruction manual of
the STIHL tool powered
by this battery.
WARNING
Use the STIHL battery only with STIHL
power tools and recharge it only with
STIHL chargers. Do not use the battery
for any other purpose since it may result
in accidents and injuries.
The battery is recommended for use
with the following STIHL power tools and
STIHL chargers:
STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C,
HSA 65, HSA 85, HSA 66, HSA 86,
HLA 65, BGA 85, FSA 65, FSA 85,
SPA 65
AR 900