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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs on the chainsaw:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts and cut-retardant sleeves on
both arms.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
Observe safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Only persons who have been
trained in the use of a tree
service chainsaw may use this
chainsaw.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL MSA 194 T tree service chainsaw is
designed for tree surgery work and cutting in the
crown of the standing tree.
The chainsaw must not be used for cutting work
on the ground.
WARNING
■ Using the chainsaw for purposes for which it is
not designed may result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw as described in this
instruction manual.
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. 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 is passed on to another per‐
son: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
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The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the chainsaw.
–
The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
chainsaw.
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The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
–
The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
chainsaw for the first time.
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The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
■ The chainsaw’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
4.4
Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the chainsaw
while working. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► STIHL recommends wearing a face mask.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close fitting top.
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