Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl MSA 160 T Gebrauchsanleitung

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￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ 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 with cut-retardant
inserts and cut-retardant sleeves on both
arms.
► Wear long trousers of the appropriate cut-retardant
class.
￭ 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. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant inserts.
￭ When working in a tree there is risk of the operator falling.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Use personal fall protection equipment.
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4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Chainsaw
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the chainsaw or thrown objects. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
￭ 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
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away from the work area.
￭ 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.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
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