Holding And Controlling The Chain Saw - Stihl Msa 220.0 Tc Notice D'emploi

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► Select the shortest bar that will meet your
cutting needs. Longer bars add weight and
may be more difficult to control.
■ Proper tension of the chain is extremely impor‐
tant to maximize cutting performance and
reduce the risk of personal injury from chain
breakage, derailment or reactive forces:
► Never cut with a loose chain. If the chain
becomes loose while cutting, switch off the
motor, engage the chain brake and remove
the battery from the chain saw before tight‐
ening the chain. Never attempt to adjust the
chain while the battery is inserted.
► Read and follow the chain tensioning
instructions, 16.3.
► Always make sure the chain sprocket cover
is tightened securely after tensioning the
chain in order to secure the bar. Never start
the chain saw with the chain sprocket cover
loose or missing.
► Check chain tension once more after tight‐
ening the chain sprocket cover.
► Check chain tension periodically thereafter
at regular intervals (only after engaging the
chain brake and removing the battery).
■ Using a chain saw that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not com‐
pletely and securely assembled can lead to a
malfunction and increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death.
► Never operate a chain saw that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not
completely and securely assembled.
► Always check your chain saw for proper
condition and operation before starting
work, particularly the retaining button, trig‐
ger switch, trigger switch lockout, front hand
guard, chain brake and cutting attachment.
► Ensure that the trigger switch and trigger
switch lockout move freely and always
spring back to the locked position when
released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices in any way.
► If your saw or any part is damaged or does
not function properly, take it to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the
saw until the problem has been corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
► Check the contacts in the battery compart‐
ment for corrosion or other foreign matter
and keep clean.
► Never insert or use a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the chain saw,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury or death from unintentional starting:
► Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout are in the off position when inserting
the battery.
► Avoid contacting the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch when grasping the con‐
trol handle of the chain saw.
► Release the trigger switch and trigger
switch lockout and engage the chain brake
before removing the battery.
► Remove the battery and engage the
chain brake before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the chain saw, and any time
it is not in use.
► Never leave the chain saw unattended
when the battery is inserted.
► Never store the battery in the chain saw.
■ Before disengaging the chain brake and
switching on your chain saw, take the follow‐
ing steps to reduce the risk of personal injury
from reactive forces, loss of control or inadver‐
tent contact with the chain:
► Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions and
objects, including the ground.
► Never switch on the chain saw when the
guide bar is in a cut or kerf. Doing so could
lead to reactive forces and injury.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the chain saw,
5.5.2

Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw

WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tentional starting when grasping the control
handle or carrying the chain saw:
► Wrap the fingers of your right hand tightly
around the control handle. Avoid contacting
the trigger switch lockout or trigger switch.
To maintain a firm grip and properly control
■
your chain saw:
19.1.
19.2.
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