Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual page 6

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■ To reduce the risk of white finger disease and
carpal tunnel syndrome:
► Wear gloves while working and keep your
hands warm.
► Keep the chain saw well maintained. An
improperly maintained chain saw or one
with loose components will tend to have
higher vibration levels.
► Keep the saw chain sharp. A dull chain will
increase cutting time, and pressing a dull
chain through wood will increase the vibra‐
tion transmitted to your hands.
► Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not
squeeze the handles with constant, exces‐
sive pressure. Take frequent breaks.
■ These precautions do not guarantee that you
will not sustain white finger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome.
► Closely monitor the condition of your hands
and fingers if you are a regular operator.
► Seek medical advice immediately if any of
the above symptoms appear.
■ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the
electric motor of this chain saw should not
interfere with a pacemaker.
► However, persons with a pacemaker or
other implanted medical device should con‐
sult their physician and device manufac‐
turer before operating this chain saw.
5.3 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, neck‐
ties, 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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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► 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 gog‐
gles or protective glasses.
■ To reduce the risk of head injury from falling
branches or other objects encountered during
work:
► Wear an approved protective helmet.
► Any crew member in the cutting area
should also wear proper protective equip‐
ment, including an approved 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 main‐
tain a secure footing and reduce the risk of
injury while working:
► Wear sturdy boots with non-slip
soles that are suitable for climbing in
trees. Do not wear sandals, flip-
flops, open-toed or similar footwear.
► Use proper equipment at all times to
protect yourself from falling.
► This top-handle chain saw is
designed for professional use only. It
should be used only for in-tree work
by persons who are trained in spe‐
cial cutting and working techniques
and who are properly secured at all
times (for example, in a lift bucket or
secured with ropes and a safety har‐
ness).
■ 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.
5.4 Chain Saw
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
► Do not immerse the chain saw in water or
other fluids.
► Store the chain saw indoors.
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