5. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
6. Keep all parts of your body away
from the saw chain when the engine
is running.
7. Before you switch on the motor,
make sure that the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
8. Carry the chainsaw with the motor
stopped, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear.
9. Do not operate a chainsaw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely
assembled.
10. Shut off the motor before setting the
chainsaw down.
11. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings
because slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
12. When cutting a limb that is under
tension be alert for springback so
that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibers is
released.
13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free of oil.
14. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree
unless you have been specifically
trained to do so.
15. All chainsaw service, other than the
items listed in the Owner's Manual
maintenance instructions, should be
performed by competent chainsaw
service personnel.
16. When transporting your chainsaw,
use the appropriate chain guard
(scabbard).
17. Reduced kickback bars and low
kickback chains are designed to
reduce the risk of kickback injury.
Ask your STIHL dealer about these
devices.
Other important safety precautions are
contained in the body of the Owner's
Manual.
Note:
When using a chainsaw for logging
purposes, refer to the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928.
