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Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth
radio interface and can be paired with the
STIHL connected app.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the chainsaw
or the battery:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
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 chainsaw firmly with
both hands.
Observe the safety information on kick‐
back and take the necessary precau‐
tions.
Only persons who have been
trained in the use of a tree
service chainsaw may use this
chainsaw.
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect the battery against heat and
fire.
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Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
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4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL MSA 220.0 T and 220.0 TC tree care
chainsaws are designed for tree surgery work
and cutting in the crown of upright trees.
The chainsaw must not be used for work on the
ground.
The chainsaw can be used in the rain.
The ring serves to secure the chainsaw on a
chainsaw stop featuring overload protection and
to transport the saw into the tree at the strap or
using a rope.
The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery,
When climbing in a tree, the chainsaw must only
be used with a STIHL AP battery inserted directly
in the saw.
Depending on the cutting attachment, the battery
and accessories, additional instructions may
apply,
22.1.
The battery with
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
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Bluetooth
technology.
WARNING
■ Using batteries not approved for the chainsaw
by STIHL can cause fires and explosions. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Operate the chainsaw with a STIHL AP bat‐
tery or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the chainsaw or battery other than for its
intended use can result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Always use the chainsaw as described in
this User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
www.connect.stihl.com.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Persons who have not been trained in tree
surgery and maintenance techniques with a
4 Safety Precautions
21.1.
in combination with the
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