Stihl TS 500i Manual De Instrucciones página 6

English
Your cut-off machine is equipped
–
with an anti-vibration ("AV") system
designed to reduce the
transmission of vibration created by
the machine to the operator's
hands.
Keep the AV system well
–
maintained and in good condition. A
cut-off machine with loose
components or with damaged or
worn AV elements will tend to have
higher vibration levels. Replace
immediately any part of the system
that is damaged or worn.
Wear gloves and keep your hands
–
warm.
Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
–
do not squeeze the handles with
constant, excessive pressure. Take
frequent breaks.
These 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 cut-off
machine produces a low intensity
magnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, persons
with a pacemaker should consult their
physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
4
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, uncon-
fined long hair or
anything that could
become caught on any
obstacles or moving parts
of the machine. Wear
overalls or long pants to
protect your legs. Do not
wear shorts.
WARNING
When cutting metal, including rebar and
other metals embedded in concrete or
other materials, a cut-off machine
generates sparks that can ignite clothing
and other flammable materials. Most
fabrics used in clothing are flammable –
even flame-retardant fabrics will ignite at
higher temperatures. To reduce the risk
of burn injury, STIHL recommends
wearing clothing made of leather, wool,
flame-retardant-treated cotton or a
tightly woven, heavier cotton such as
denim. Some flame-retardant synthetic
fabrics may also be suitable, but others,
such as polyester, nylon, rayon and
acetate can melt during a fire into a tar-
like matter that burns into the skin.
Check the clothing manufacturer's
instructions. Keep clothing free of oil,
fuel, grease and other flammable
substances.
Always wear heavy-duty
work gloves (e.g. made of
leather or other wear-
resistant material) when
handling the cut-off
machine. Heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves improve
your grip and help to
protect your hands.
Good footing is important
in cut-off machine work.
Wear sturdy boots with
non-slip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are
recommended.
WARNING
Loose objects may be thrown toward the
operator by the cutting wheel.
To reduce the risk of
injury to your eyes, never
operate a cut-off machine
unless wearing goggles
or close-fitting protective
glasses with adequate
top and side protection
that are impact-rated and
marked as complying
with ANSI Z87 "+".
Proper eye protection is a
must.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to
protect your head.
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