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factors in the development of white 
finger disease. In order to reduce the 
risk of white finger disease and carpal 
tunnel syndrome, please note the 
following:
– Most STIHL power tools are 
available with an anti-vibration 
("AV") system designed to reduce 
the transmission of vibrations 
created by the machine to the 
operator's hands. An AV system is 
recommended for those persons 
using power tools on a regular or 
sustained basis.
– Keep your hands warm.
– Keep the AV system well 
maintained. A power tool with loose 
components or with damaged or 
worn AV elements will tend to have 
higher vibration levels.
– Maintain a firm grip at all times, but 
do not squeeze the handle with 
constant, excessive pressure. Take 
frequent breaks. 
All the above-mentioned precautions do 
not guarantee that you will not sustain 
white finger disease or carpal tunnel 
syndrome. Therefore, continual and 
regular users should closely monitor the 
condition of their hands and fingers. If 
any of the above symptoms appear, 
seek medical advice immediately.
WARNING
The ignition system of the STIHL unit 
produces an electromagnetic field of a 
very low intensity. This field may 
interfere with some pacemakers. To 
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, 
persons with a pacemaker should 
consult their physician and the 
pacemaker manufacturer before 
operating this tool.
Proper Clothing
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the operator 
should wear proper protective apparel.
WARNING
Be particularly alert and cautious when 
wearing hearing protection because 
your ability to hear warnings (shouts, 
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury when the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled use an 
appropriate respirator for the material 
being blown. For more information see 
the "Working conditions" section of 
these Safety Precautions.
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of the 
power tool parts see the chapter on 
"Main Parts."
WARNING
Never modify this power tool in any way. 
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or 
expressly approved by STIHL for use 
with the specific STIHL model are 
authorized. Although certain 
unauthorized attachments are useable 
with STIHL power tools, their use may, 
in fact, be extremely dangerous.
To reduce the risk of 
injury to your eyes never 
operate your power tool 
unless wearing goggles 
or properly fitted protec-
tive glasses with 
adequate top and side 
protection complying with 
ANSI Z87 "+" (or your 
applicable national 
standard).
Power tool noise may 
damage your hearing. 
Wear sound barriers (ear 
plugs or ear mufflers) to 
protect your hearing. 
Continual and regular 
users should have their 
hearing checked 
regularly. 
Clothing must be sturdy 
and snug-fitting, but allow 
complete freedom of 
movement.
Avoid loose-fitting jack-
ets, scarfs, neckties, 
jewelry, flared or cuffed 
pants, unconfined long 
hair or anything that 
could become drawn into 
the air intake. Secure hair 
so it is above shoulder 
level.
Good footing is very 
important. Wear sturdy 
boots with nonslip soles. 
Steel-toed safety boots 
are recommended.