POTENTIAL DANGERS
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All people who operate chain saws for any extended
length of time should take the following precautions:
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Use a saw with low vibration characteristics.
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Keep your body and hands warm. Some saw
models have heated handles which will keep your
hands comfortable even in cold weather.
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Wear gloves.
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Refrain from smoking.
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Limit your vibration exposure per day or season.
Take frequent work breaks.
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Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw well
maintained. A dull chain will increase the cutting
time. If you increase the pressure of your hands
on the handle to press a dull chain through the
wood, you will increase the vibration transmitted
to your hands. A saw with loose components will
also increase vibration.
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Keep the anti-vibration elements in good
condition and replace them when necessary.
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CAUTION!
If you experience any discomfort in your fingers,
hands, wrists or arms, you should discontinue any
work with ALL VIBRATING TOOLS. See your doctor
for medical advice.
Vibration Injury
Prolonged use of vibrating hand tools, such as chain
saws, can cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and wrists of some people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Among the
conditions that may be associated with blood vessel and
nerve damage are Raynaud's Syndrome (white finger
disease) and carpal tunnel syndrome.
If symptoms occur, such as numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or any other abnormal sensation or feeling in the
fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue use of the chain
saw and seek medical attention. Before using this or any
other vibrating hand tool, you should consult with your
physician to determine the possible effects of vibration
on you.
Long exposure to vibration also adds to operator fatigue
which can, in turn, adversely affect an operator's ability
to safely direct and control the saw. If you feel fatigued
or weak, discontinue use of the saw immediately.
To minimize the risk of vibration-related conditions, your
chain saw has been engineered to reduce the operator's
exposure to harmful vibration levels. The rubber isolators
or vibration damper blocks between the powerhead and
handle unit are part of engineering efforts to reduce
vibration. These rubber isolators should be checked and
replaced when necessary as use of the saw, exposure to
the elements, and exposure to gasoline and oils
minimize their effectiveness over time.
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