■ The chainsaw’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
►
If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can become entangled in the saw
during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
►
Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder
level.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses that have
been tested and labeled in accord‐
ance with EN 166 or national stand‐
ards are available from retailers.
►
STIHL recommends that you wear a face
shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper
garment.
■ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can
harm your hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects
during operation: Wear a safety hard
hat.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►
If dust is whipped up and forms a cloud:
Wear a dust respirator mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the saw. Not wearing suitable cloth‐
ing may result in serious injury.
►
Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ The user can come into contact with the rotat‐
ing saw chain during operation. This can result
in serious injuries.
►
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts.
■ The user can be cut by the wood during oper‐
ation. 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 mate‐
rial.
■ 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.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
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 and
damage to property may occur.
►
Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the chainsaw.
■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler
while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas
can ignite easily flammable materials and
cause a fire.
►
Keep exhaust gas well away from easily
flammable materials.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Chainsaw
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
–
The chainsaw is not damaged.
–
There is no fuel leaking from the chainsaw.
–
The fuel tank and oil tank caps are closed.
–
The chainsaw is clean.
–
The chain catcher is fitted and undamaged.
–
The chain brake is operating properly.
–
The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–
The chain lubrication is operating properly.
–
Wear marks on the chain sprocket are not
deeper than 0.5 mm.
–
A combination of guide bar and saw chain rec‐
ommended in this User Manual is mounted.
–
The guide bar and saw chain are properly
mounted.
–
The saw chain is properly tensioned.
–
Only original STIHL accessories designed for
this chainsaw model are fitted.
–
The accessories are correctly attached.
4 Safety Precautions English
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