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 designed 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 must be legally recognized as an adult.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for the first time:
Practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or other support.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can become entangled in the saw during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the saw.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance
with EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
► STIHL recommends that you wear a face shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
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