Stihl MS 192 T Instruction Manual page 5

Notes on Usage
Tree surgery chainsaws are special-
purpose saws equipped with a top
handle. They are designed specifically
for tree surgery and maintenance in the
crown of the standing tree. They must
not be used for felling trees or cutting
firewood. Normal chainsaws with wider
spaced handles are recommended for
such operations.
Only cut wood or wooden objects.
Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents.
Chainsaw operators must be properly
secured while working in a tree (e.g. lift
bucket, personal safety equipment,
safety harness).
General Notes
Operators must be specially trained for
tree surgery work with the tree surgery
chainsaw:
in safe working techniques
–
in the use of personal safety
–
equipment
in the use of fall protection
–
equipment
Working in a tree requires the use of
special cutting and working techniques
which must be observed in order to
avoid the increased risk of personal
injury.
Always observe country-specific safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
MS 192 T, MS 192 TC
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
Minors should never be allowed to use a
power tool. Exceptions to this rule are
young persons older than 16 who have
been trained in special cutting
techniques with the tree surgery saw.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Lend or rent your chain saw only to
persons who have been specially
trained for tree surgery work with a tree
surgery saw and are familiar with this
model and its operation. Do not lend or
rent your chainsaw without the
instruction manual.
To operate the power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health. If you have any condition
that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before
operating a power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your power tool
produces an electromagnetic field of a
very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers. To
reduce health risks, STIHL recommends
that persons with pacemakers consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
Do not operate the power tool if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
To reduce the risk of accidents or injury,
put off the work in poor weather
conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind).
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing with
cut retardant inserts for
the feet, legs and fore-
arms – a safety
combination, not a coat.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear safety boots, suita-
ble for climbing, with cut
retardant inserts, non-slip
soles and steel toes.
Wear a safety hard hat
(preferably with chin
strap) where there is a
danger of head injuries
from falling objects. Wear
safety glasses or a face
shield and hearing pro-
tection, e.g. earplugs or
ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty gloves
with cut retardant inserts.
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