The Operator; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl MSA 161 T Manual De Instrucciones

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the chainsaw by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL
AR battery.
￭ Using the chainsaw or the battery for purposes for which
they were not intended may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in this instruction manual
or the instruction manual for the STIHL AR battery.
4.3

The Operator

WARNING
￭ Persons who have not been trained in tree surgery and
maintenance techniques with a tree service chainsaw
cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the chainsaw
or the battery. The user or other persons may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Only persons who have been trained in the
use of a tree service chainsaw may use this
chainsaw.
► If the chainsaw or battery is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the chainsaw
and battery. If the user's physical, sensory or mental
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ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the chainsaw and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the chain saw while working.
The user may be seriously injured.
► Tie back long hair and confine it so that it cannot be
pulled into the chain saw.
￭ Objects may be thrown into the air at high speed while
working. The user may be injured.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the
corresponding mark are available to buy.
► STIHL recommends wearing a face mask.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close fitting top.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If objects are likely to fall while working:
wear a hard hat.
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