The Operator; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual

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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
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.
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￭ 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.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
￭ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can harm your
hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
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