Intended Use; The Operator; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl MS 500i W Instruction Manual

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4.2

Intended Use

The STIHL MS 500i is designed for cutting wood, limbing
and felling trees.
WARNING
￭ Using the chainsaw for purposes for which it is not
designed may result in serious or fatal injuries and
damage to property.
► Use the chainsaw as described in this instruction
manual.
4.3

The Operator

WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the
chainsaw. The user or other persons may sustain serious
or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If the chainsaw is passed on to another person: Always
give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the chainsaw.
If the user's physical, sensory or mental ability is
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restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user can identify and assess the dangers of the
chainsaw.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the chainsaw for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for the first time:
Practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or other support.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
￭ The chainsaw's ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere with some
pacemakers. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the pacemaker
is not affected.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can become entangled in the saw during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the saw.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► STIHL recommends that you wear a face shield.
4 Safety Precautions
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