Working safely with cut-off machines
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STIHL cut-off machines are
equipped with an anti-vibration
("AV") system designed to reduce
the transmission of vibrations
created by the machine to the
operator's hands. An AV system is
recommended for those persons
using cut-off machines on a regular
or sustained basis.
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Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
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Keep the AV system well
maintained. A cut-off machine with
loose components or with damaged
or worn AV elements will tend to
have higher vibration levels.
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Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
do not squeeze the handles with
constant, excessive pressure. Take
frequent breaks.
All the above-mentioned 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.
Proper Clothing
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,
but allow complete freedom of
movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets,
scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed
pants, unconfined long hair or anything
that could become caught on any
obstacles or moving parts of the unit.
Wear overalls or long pants to protect
your legs. Do not wear shorts.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to
protect your head. Cut-off machine
noise may damage your hearing. Always
wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
mufflers) to help protect your hearing.
Regular users should have their hearing
checked regularly.
Warning!
The ignition system of your unit pro-
duces an electromagnetic field of a very
low intensity. 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 manufac-
turer before operating this tool.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of
injury, the operator
should wear proper pro-
tective apparel.
Warning!
When cutting metal, a cut-off machine
generates sparks that can ignite cloth-
ing. Most fabrics used in clothing are
flammable – even flame-retardant fab-
rics 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 are also 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 gloves
when handling the cut-off
machine. Heavy-duty,
nonslip gloves improve
your grip and help to pro-
tect your hands.
Good footing is important
in cut-off machine work.
Wear sturdy boots with
nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are
recommended.
Warning!
Loose objects may be thrown toward
the operator by the cutting tool.
To reduce the risk of
injury to your eyes never
operate a cut-off machine
unless wearing goggles
or properly fitted safety
glasses with adequate
top and side protection
complying with
ANSI Z 87.1. Proper eye
protection is a must.
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