Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
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.
► STIHL recommends that you wear a face shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
￭ 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 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 inlays.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Chain Saw
WARNING
￭ 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 bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
￭ The saw is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a damp
location may result in an electric shock. This can result in
injuries to the user and may damage the chain saw.
￭ 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.
► Wear snug-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
glasses that have been tested and labeled
in accordance with EN 166 or national
standards are available from retailers.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.