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4 Safety Precautions
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the
chainsaw and battery. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If the chainsaw or battery is passed 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 chainsaw
and battery. 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 and battery.
– 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 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 close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety 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.
￭ 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 personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
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