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PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear Protective Gear
Wear protective gear. Always use steel capped safety footwear
with non-slip soles, snug-fitting clothing, heavy-duty non-slip
gloves, eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or
face screen, an approved safety hard hat and sound barriers
(ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can
damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
Proper Clothing (Pic. 1)
Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery or anything that could get
caught in moving machinery.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete
freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs,
neckties, jewellery, flared or cuffed pants or anything that could
become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or
jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert.
Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw
chain. Heavy-duty nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect
your hands.
Good footing is most important in chain saw work. Wear
sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are
recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented goggles
and a face screen is recommended. Their use reduces the risk
of eye and facial injury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
Chain saw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear noise
protection equipment(ear plugs or ear muffs)to protect your
hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked
regularly.
Hair
Long hair should be tied back or contained in a protective
covering.
Eye Protection
The use of safety goggles is highly recommended (normal
glasses are not sufficient for eye protection) when using or
refuelling chainsaws. Prescription glasses do not have safety
lenses.
Footwear
Where there is the risk of heavy objects or if there is a risk
of slipping on wet or slippery floors, suitable non–slip steel
capped safety footwear should be worn. Protect your feet from
dropping accidents.
Ear Protection
The use of ear protection is highly recommended when using
chainsaws. The continual noise may damage your ears.
Respiratory Protection
Always wear approved breathing protection when decanting
fuel. ALWAYS use this chainsaw in well ventilated area. Never
use indoors.
WARNING: Do not breathe in exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause drowsiness, unconsciousness and
even death.
Do Not Over Reach
Do not over reach. Keep a proper footing and maintain your
balance at all times. Avoid using abnormal stances and
awkward body positions.
Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing, use common sense, and never
operate a chainsaw when you are tired, drinking alcohol, taking
drugs or if taking medication that causes drowsiness.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill
or upset or if you have taken alcohol, drugs or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chain
saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before
operating a chain saw.
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