4 Safety Precautions
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the saw, battery and charger on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the saw, battery and
charger. If the user's physical, sensory
or mental ability is restricted, he or she
may work only under the supervision of
or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the chainsaw, battery and charger.
– The user must be of legal age or is being
trained in a trade under supervision in
accordance with national rules and
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the chainsaw and using the charger for
the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for the first time:
Practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or other support.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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4.4
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can become entangled in the saw during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the saw.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear snug-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
glasses that have been tested and labeled
in accordance with EN 166 or national
standards are available from retailers.
► STIHL recommends that you wear a face shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
■ 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.
► Wear a respirator.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
saw. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
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