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The use of any chainsaw
may be hazardous.
The saw chain has many
sharp cutters. If the
cutters contact your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain is not
moving. At full throttle, the chain speed
can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is impor-
tant that you read, fully understand and
observe the following safety precautions
and warnings. Read the owner's
manual DQG the safety instructions
periodically.
Pay special attention to the section on
reactive forces.
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Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Careless or improper use
of any chainsaw may cause serious or
fatal injury.
All safety precautions that are generally
observed when working with an axe or a
hand saw also apply to the operation of
chainsaws. However, because a chain-
saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power
tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
Have your STlHL dealer show you how
to operate your chainsaw. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
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Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw. Bystanders, especially

children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a chainsaw is
in use. Never let the saw run unattended.
Store it in a locked place away from
children and empty the fuel tank before
storing for longer than a few days.
Do not lend or rent your
chainsaw without the
owner's manual. Be sure
that anyone using your
saw reads and under-
stands the information contained in this
manual.
These safety precautions and warnings
apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws.
Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate
section of your owner's manual for a
description of the controls and function
of the parts of your model saw.
Safe use of a chainsaw involves
1.

the operator

2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.
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You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment.
Do not operate a chainsaw when you
are fatigued. Be alert - If you get tired while
operating your chainsaw, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any chainsaw can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chainsaw.
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Prolonged use of chainsaws (or other
machines) exposing the operator to
vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These condi-
tions reduce the hand's ability to feel
and regulate temperature, produce
numb-
ness and burning sensations and may
cause nerve and circulation damage and
tissue necrosis.
All factors which contribute to whitefinger
disease are not known, but cold weather,
smoking and diseases or physical condi-
tions that affect blood vessels and blood
transport, as well as high vibration levels
and long periods of exposure to vibration
are mentioned as factors in the develop-
ment of whitefinger disease. In order to
reduce the risk of whitefinger disease
and carpal tunnel syndrome, please
note the following:
- Many STIHL models are available
with an anti-vibration ("AV") system
designed to reduce the transmission
of vibrations created by the engine