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Chain Saw Safety Manual

Summary of Contents for MS 211 C

Page 1: ...Chain Saw Safety Manual...

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Page 3: ...tains the safety precautions and recommended cutting techniques outlined in the instruction manuals for STIHL chain saws The chapter on Main Parts of the Saw shows the MS 211 as an example Other chain...

Page 4: ...den objects only Do not use your power tool for any other purpose since this may result in accidents Only use tools guide bars chains chain sprockets and accessories that are explicitly approved for t...

Page 5: ...ck that your power tool is properly assembled and in good condition refer to appropriate chapters in the instruction manual Check operation of chain brake front hand guard Correctly mounted guide bar...

Page 6: ...rk alone keep within calling distance of others in case help is needed Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings shouts alarms etc is res...

Page 7: ...vals If the saw chain still moves have your dealer check your machine and make proper adjustments or repairs Reactive Forces The most common reactive forces that occur during cutting are kickback push...

Page 8: ...t have fallen unfavorably between other trees and are under strain when working in blowdown areas Do not work with the chainsaw in such circumstances Use block and tackle cable winch or tractor Pull o...

Page 9: ...er supported in the kerf You have to take the full weight of the saw since it might otherwise go out of control Felling Do not attempt felling unless you have been trained in the necessary techniques...

Page 10: ...dull the saw chain Remove large buttress roots Make the vertical cut first then the horizontal but only if the wood is sound Felling notch When making the felling notch make use of the gunning sight...

Page 11: ...he felling cut D slightly higher than bottom of the felling notch Cut horizontally Leave approx 1 10 of the tree diameter uncut between the felling cut and the felling notch This is the hinge Drive we...

Page 12: ...saw horizontally and swing it as far as possible using the bumper spike as a pivot avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary 2 When repositioning the saw for the next cut keep the guide bar full...

Page 13: ...e center of the felling notch there is a danger of pushback at this point then swing the bar in the direction of the arrow Limbing Do not attempt limbing unless you have been trained in the necessary...

Page 14: ...y maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual Have all other work performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusivel...

Page 15: ...roblems Observe sharpening instructions keep the chain and guide bar in good condition at all times for safe and correct handling of the saw The chain must be properly sharpened tensioned and well lub...

Page 16: ...problem if damaged if required Complete machine Visual inspection condition leaks X X Clean X Throttle trigger trigger lockout choke lever stop switch Master Control lever depending on version Check...

Page 17: ...place X 1 STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer 2 Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws 3 4 kW or more after 10 to 20 hours of operation The following maintenance inter...

Page 18: ...ar 12 Oilomatic saw chain 13 Adjusting wheel quick tensioner 14 Wings of the wing nut1 quick tensioner 15 Oil filler cap 16 Muffler 17 Front hand guard 18 Front handle handlebar 19 Spark plug boot 20...

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