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Cut-off-Machine Safety Manual
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Warning!
Use of this product to cut masonry,
concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust and fumes containing
chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory
disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar
with the risks associated with the
particular material being cut, review the
material safety data sheet and/or consult
your employer, the material
manufacturer/supplier, governmental
agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH
and other sources on hazardous
materials. California and some other
authorities, for instance, have published
lists of substances known to cause
cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Control
dust and fumes at the source where
possible. In this regard use good work
practices and follow the
recommendations of the manufacturer/
supplier, OSHA/NIOSH, and
occupational and trade associations. A
water attachment kit is provided with
your cut-off machine and should be used
for dust suppression when wet cutting is
feasible. If wet cutting is not utilized, the
operator and any bystanders should
always wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.
Consult and follow any federal, state or
local laws or regulations with respect to
dry and wet cutting.
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Warning!
Cutting masonry, concrete and other
materials with silica in their composition
may give off dust containing crystalline
silica. Silica is a basic component of
sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and
numerous other minerals and rocks.
Repeated and/or substantial inhalation
of airborne crystalline silica can cause
serious or fatal respiratory diseases,
including silicosis. In addition, California
and some other authorities have listed
respirable crystalline silica as a sub-
stance known to cause cancer. When
cutting such materials, always follow the
respiratory precautions mentioned
above.
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Warning!
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous
and can cause severe or fatal injury,
respiratory illness or cancer. The use
and disposal of asbestos-containing
products have been strictly regulated by
OSHA and the Environmental Protection
Agency. Do not use your cut-off machine
to cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos-
containing products, or products such as
pipes which are wrapped or covered
with asbestos insulation. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be
cutting asbestos, immediately contact
your employer or a local OSHA
representative.
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Warning!
Your STIHL cut-off machine is designed
for hand-held use or operation on a cut-
off machine cart. Cutting with your cut-
off machine resting on the ground or
other surface can cause excessive wear
to the bracket designed to protect the
bottom of the tank housing. Loss of fuel
and personal injury from fire may result.
Replace damaged or badly worn
brackets immediately.
Grip: Never use the cut-off machine with
one hand. Always hold the cut-off
machine firmly with both hands when the
engine is running. Place your left hand
on front handle bar and your right hand
on rear handle and throttle trigger. Left-
handed users should follow this
instruction too.
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