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Personal Protective Equipment
Good quality, personal protective equipment as used by professionals will help to reduce the risk of injury to the operator.
The following items should be used when operating your chainsaw (refer to page 22, figure 1):
SAFETY HELMET
Should comply with Australian Standards.
HEARING PROTECTION
Should comply with Australian Standards.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
Should comply with Australian Standards.
GLOVES
Should comply with Australian Standards.
LEG PROTECTION (CHAPS)
Should comply with Australian Standards, marked and provide all-round protection.
FOOT PROTECTION
Non-skid safety shoes
CHAINSAW JACKETS FOR UPPER BODY PROTECTION
Should comply with Australian Standards.
WARNING
Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to lose control of the chainsaw. This could
result in severe or fatal injury to the operator. This should be done by trained users.
Residual Risks
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:
• Injury caused by vibration. Always use the right tool for the job, use designated handles and restrict working time and
exposure.
• Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury. Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
• Contact with exposed saw teeth of the chain (cutting hazards).
• Unforeseen, abrupt movement or kickback of the guide bar (cutting hazards).
• Parts ejected from the saw chain (cutting/injection hazards).
• Thrown out pieces of the work piece (wood chips, splinters)
• Inhalation of saw dust and particles.
• Skin contact with lubricant/oil.
SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS
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