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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ The ignition system of this machine produces an 
electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may 
interfere with some pacemakers or implanted medical 
devices. To reduce the risk of injury:
– Persons with a pacemaker or other implanted 
medical device should consult their physician and 
the device manufacturer before operating this chain 
saw.
5.3 Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, 
including proper eye protection.
■ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair, 
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving saw 
chain or otherwise become entangled in the components 
of the saw. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury:
– Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared 
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that 
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving 
chain.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting 
work.
■ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
– To reduce the risk of injury to your face, STIHL 
recommends that you also wear a face shield or face 
screen over your goggles or protective glasses.
■ To reduce the risk of head injury from falling branches or 
other objects encountered during work:
– Wear an approved protective helmet.
■ Prolonged exposure to power tool noise may result in 
permanent hearing damage. To reduce the risk of hearing 
damage:
■ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure 
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
■ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that 
also allows complete freedom of 
movement.
– Wear the type of overalls, long pants or 
chaps that contain pads of cut-retardant 
material.
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting 
protective glasses with adequate top and 
side protection that are impact-rated and 
marked as complying with CSA Z94.
– Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear 
muffs).
– Regular operators should have their 
hearing checked periodically.
– Be particularly alert and cautious when 
using hearing protection. Your ability to 
hear shouts, alarms or other audible 
warnings is restricted.
– Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles. 
Steel-toed safety boots are 
recommended. Do not wear sandals, flip-
flops, open-toed or similar footwear.
– Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work 
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the 
chain saw or its chain.