Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual page 13

English / USA
Important adjustments
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from
loss of control or contact with the
running chain, do not use a saw with
incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle
speed, the chain should not rotate. For
directions to adjust idle speed, see the
appropriate section of your Owner's
Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle
speed, have your STIHL dealer check
your saw and make proper adjustments
or repairs.
After adjusting a chain, start the saw, let
the engine run for a while, then switch
engine off and recheck chain tension.
Proper chain tension is very important at
all times.
Working Conditions
Operate the chainsaw under good
visibility only. For nighttime rescue
operations, use bright artificial light.
Don't work alone. Keep within calling
distance of others in case help is
needed.
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!
Warning!
Your chainsaw produces
poisonous exhaust fumes
as soon as the
combustible engine is
running. These gases
(e.g. carbon monoxide)
may be colorless and odorless. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury
from breathing toxic fumes, never run
the chainsaw indoors or in poorly
ventilated locations. Ensure proper
ventilation when working in trenches or
other confined areas.
!
Warning!
Use of this product (including sharpen-
ing the saw chain) can generate dust
(such as sawdust), mists (such as oil
mist from chain lubrication) and fumes
(such as exhaust fumes) containing
chemicals known to cause respiratory
disease, cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar
with the risks associated with the
particular dust, mist or fume at issue,
consult your employer, governmental
agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH
and other sources on hazardous
materials. California and some other
authorities, for instance, have published
lists of substances known to cause
cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Control
dust, mists and fumes at the source
where possible.
In this regard use good work practices
and follow the recommendations of
OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and
trade associations. When the inhalation
of toxic dust, mists and fumes cannot be
eliminated, the operator and any
bystanders should always wear a
respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA
for the type substance at issue.
!
Warning!
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous
and can cause severe or fatal injury,
respiratory illness or cancer. The use
and disposal of asbestos-containing
products have been strictly regulated by
OSHA and the Environmental Protection
Agency. Do not cut or disturb asbestos,
asbestos-containing products (e.g.
asbestos containing drywall or other
construction products), or products such
as pipes that are wrapped or covered
with asbestos insulation. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be
cutting asbestos, immediately contact
your employer or a local OSHA
representative.
Rescue Saw