Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl MSA 120 C Gebrauchsanleitung

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Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the saw. Not
wearing personal protective equipment may result in serious
injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
The user can come into contact with the rotating saw chain
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear long trousers of the appropriate cut-retardant class.
The cut-retardant class depends on the maximum chain
speed, @ 19.2.
The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The user
can come into contact with the saw chain during cleaning and
maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or stumble.
Contact with the rotating saw chain can result in cuts. Objects
can fall down during operation. This can result in personal
injury.
► Wear chain saw boots of the appropriate cut-retardant
class. The cut-retardant class depends on the maximum
chain speed, @ 19.2.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Chain saw
Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers
of the chain saw or thrown objects. Innocent bystanders ,
children and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep other persons, children and animals away from the
work area.
The saw is not waterproof. The saw may be damaged if it is
used in the rain or a damp location.
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► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
The saw's electric motor may produce sparks. Sparks may
cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of
batteries and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If
the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Observe battery's specified temperature
range, @ 19.5
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
4 Safety Precautions
MSA 120 C