Personal Protective Equipment - Stihl MS 661 C-M Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ The ignition system of this machine produces an
electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers or implanted medical
devices. To reduce the risk of injury:
– Persons with a pacemaker or other implanted
medical device should consult their physician and
the device manufacturer before operating this chain
saw.
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Personal Protective Equipment

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection.
￭ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving saw
chain or otherwise become entangled in the components
of the saw. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury:
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Wear the type of overalls, long pants or
chaps that contain pads of cut-retardant
material.
– Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
chain.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
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– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate top and
side protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with CSA Z94.
– To reduce the risk of injury to your face, STIHL
recommends that you also wear a face shield or face
screen over your goggles or protective glasses.
￭ To reduce the risk of head injury from falling branches or
other objects encountered during work:
– Wear an approved protective helmet.
￭ Prolonged exposure to power tool noise may result in
permanent hearing damage. To reduce the risk of hearing
damage:
– Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
muffs).
– Regular operators should have their
hearing checked periodically.
– Be particularly alert and cautious when
using hearing protection. Your ability to
hear shouts, alarms or other audible
warnings is restricted.
￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
– Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
Steel-toed safety boots are
recommended. Do not wear sandals, flip-
flops, open-toed or similar footwear.
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
chain saw or its chain.
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