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Chainsaw Safety Manual Chain Saw Safety Manual WARNING Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. English Contents Safety Precautions 2 This manual contains the safety precautions and recommended cutting Reactive Forces 15 techniques outlined in STIHL instruction Working Techniques 20 manuals for gasoline-powered chain Maintenance and Care 27 saws. Even if you are an experienced Main Parts 29 chain saw user, it is in your own interest to familiarize yourself with the latest instructions and safety precautions regarding your chain saw. Please note that the illustrations in the Original Instruction Manual chapter "Main Parts of the Saw" in this manual show the chain saws STIHL MS 171, 181, 211. Other chain saw models may have different parts and controls. You should therefore always refer to the instruction manual of your particular saw model. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL e oils, paper can be recycled. be can oils, paper e distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. WARNING Avoid contact of bar tip with any object. Printed on chlorine-free paper chlorine-free on Printed vegetabl contain inks Printing This can cause the guide bar to kick suddenly up and back, which may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use of STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake. This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 KG, Co. AG & STIHL ANDREAS © VA2.G20. 0457-184-3021. 0000000555_012_GB with electronic systems. Chain Saw Safety Manual 1 English a chain saw for logging purposes, for Safety Precautions instance, refer to the OSHA regulations WARNING for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Always stop the engine and activate the Federal Regulations 1910.266. Because a chain saw is a QuickStop Chainbrake before high-speed, fast-cutting transporting or carrying out any work on power tool, special safety WARNING the chain saw. This avoids the risk of the engine starting unintentionally. precautions must be Do not lend or rent your chain saw observed to reduce the without the instruction manual. Be sure STIHL recommends the use of genuine risk of personal injury. that anyone using it understands the STIHL replacement parts. They are It is important that you information contained in this manual. specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance read, fully understand The use of noise emitting chain saws requirements. and observe the following may be restricted to certain times by safety precautions and national, state or local regulations. Safe use of a chain saw involves warnings. Read the instruction manual and Use your chain saw only for cutting 1 the operator wooden objects. the safety instructions 2 the chain saw periodically. Careless or improper use may cause WARNING 3 the use of the chain saw. serious or fatal injury. Do not use it for other purposes, since Save the instruction man- THE OPERATOR misuse may result in personal injury or ual for future reference. property damage, including damage to the chain saw. Physical Condition WARNING You must be in good physical condition The use of this chain saw may be WARNING and mental health and not under the hazardous. The saw chain has many influence of any substance (drugs, Minors should never be allowed to use sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, this chain saw. Bystanders, especially flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain dexterity or judgment. Do not operate children, and animals should not be is not moving. this chain saw when you are fatigued. allowed in the area where it is in use. Most of these safety precautions and WARNING WARNING warnings apply to the use of all STIHL Reactive forces, including kickback, can chain saws. Different models may have Be alert – if you get tired, take a break. be dangerous. Pay special attention to different parts and controls. See the Tiredness may result in loss of control. the section on reactive forces. appropriate section of your instruction Working with any power tool can be strenuous. If you have any condition that Have your STIHL dealer show you how manual for a description of the controls might be aggravated by strenuous work, to operate your chain saw. All safety and the function of the parts of your check with your doctor before operating precautions that are generally observed model. this chain saw. when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. When using 2 Chain Saw Safety Manual English – Keep the AV system well Clothing must be sturdy WARNING maintained. A chain saw with loose and snug-fitting, but allow Prolonged use of a chain saw (or other components or with damaged or complete freedom of power tools) exposing the operator to worn AV elements will tend to have movement.To reduce the vibrations may produce whitefinger higher vibration levels. risk of cut injuries, wear disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or – Keep the saw chain sharp and well the type of overalls, long - carpal tunnel syndrome. maintained. A dull saw chain will pants or chaps that con increase cutting time, and pressing tain pads of cut-retardant These conditions reduce the hand's - a dull saw chain through wood will material. Avoid loose-fit ability to feel and regulate temperature, ting jackets, scarfs, produce numbness and burning increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. neckties, jewelry, flared sensations and may cause nerve and or cuffed pants, uncon- circulation damage and tissue necrosis. – Maintain a firm grip at all times, but fined long hair or All factors which contribute to white- do not squeeze the handles with anything that could finger disease are not known, but cold constant, excessive pressure. Take become caught on weather, smoking and diseases or frequent breaks. branches, brush or the physical conditions that affect blood All the above-mentioned precautions do moving parts of the chain vessels and blood transport, as well as not guarantee that you will not sustain saw. Secure hair so it is high vibration levels and long periods of whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel above shoulder level.. exposure to vibration are mentioned as syndrome. Therefore, continual and Good footing is very factors in the development of whitefinger regular users should closely monitor the important. Wear sturdy disease. In order to reduce the risk of condition of their hands and fingers. If boots with nonslip soles. whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel any of the above symptoms appear, Steel-toed safety boots syndrome, please note the following: seek medical advice immediately. are recommended. Never – Most STIHL chain saws are wear sandals, flip-flops or available with an anti-vibration WARNING go barefoot. ("AV") system designed to reduce The ignition system of the STIHL unit Always wear heavy-duty the transmission of vibrations produces an electromagnetic field of a work gloves (e.g. made of created by the chain saw to the very low intensity. This field may leather or wear resistant operator's hands. An AV system is interfere with some pacemakers. To material) when handling recommended for those persons reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, the chain saw and the using chain saws on a regular or persons with a pacemaker should cutting tool. Heavy-duty, sustained basis. consult their physician and the nonslip gloves improve – Wear gloves and keep your hands pacemaker manufacturer before your grip and help to pro- warm. Heated handles, which are operating this chain saw. tect your hands. available on some STIHL chain Proper Clothing saws, are recommended for cold weather use. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. Chain Saw Safety Manual 3 English To reduce the risk of Accidental acceleration of the engine injury to your eyes never WARNING can cause the saw chain to rotate. operate your power tool Never modify this chain saw in any way. Always engage the chain brake when unless wearing goggles Only attachments supplied by STIHL or taking more than a few steps. or properly fitted protec- expressly approved by STIHL for use tive glasses with with the specific STIHL model are adequate top and side authorized. Although certain protection complying with unauthorized attachments are useable ANSI Z87 "+" (or your with STIHL chain saws, their use may, in applicable national stand- fact, be extremely dangerous. ard). If there is a risk of injury to your face, STIHL recommends that you WARNING also wear a face shield or Never operate your chain saw if it is 001BA275 KN face screen over your damaged, improperly adjusted or By hand: When transporting your chain goggles or protective maintained, or not completely and saw by hand, the engine must be shut glasses. securely assembled. off and the chain saw must be in the Wear an approved safety If this chain saw is subjected to proper position, i.e., grip the top handle hard hat to reduce the unusually high loads for which it was not and place the muffler away from the risk of injury to your head. designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), body; the chain guard (scabbard) should Chain saw noise may always check that it is in good condition be over the saw chain and guide bar, damage your hearing. before continuing work. Check in which should point backwards, away Wear sound barriers (ear particular that the fuel system is tight (no from the direction in which you are plugs or ear mufflers) to leaks) and that the controls and safety walking.
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