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TS 460
!Warning!
Prolonged use of cut-off machines (or
other machines) exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions reduce the hand's ability to
feel and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations and
cause nerve and circulation damage and
tissue necrosis. All factors which
contribute to whitefinger disease are not
known, but cold weather, smoking and
diseases or physical conditions that
affect blood vessels and blood transport,
as well as high vibration levels and long
periods of exposure to vibration are
mentioned as factors in the development
of whitefinger disease. In order to
reduce the risk of whitefinger disease
and carpal tunnel syndrome, please
note the following:
– Most STIHL cut-off machine models
are available with an anti-vibration
("AV") system designed to reduce
the transmission of vibrations
created by the engine to the
operator's hands. An AV system is
recommended for those persons
using cut-off machines on a regular
or sustained basis.
– Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
– Keep the AV system well
maintained. A cut-off machine with
loose components or with damaged
or worn AV buffers will tend to have
higher vibration levels.
– Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
do not squeeze the handles with
constant, excessive pressure. Take
frequent breaks.
All the above-mentioned precautions do
not guarantee that you will not sustain
whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel
syndrome. Therefore, continual and
regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
!Warning!
The ignition system of your 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 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.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,
but allow complete freedom of
movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets,
scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed
pants, unconfined long hair or anything
that could become caught on any
obstacles or moving parts of the unit.
Wear overalls or long pants to protect
your legs. Do not wear shorts.
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