Stihl TS 440 Instruction Manual page 12

English
Important Adjustments
At correct idle speed, the wheel should
not turn, even when the wheel brake is
released. For directions on adjusting idle
speed, see the chapter "Adjusting the
Carburetor" in this manual.
WARNING
Do not use a cut-off machine with the
idle speed incorrectly adjusted. The
rotating wheel may cause injury. If you
cannot obtain the correct setting, have
your STIHL dealer check your cut-off
machine and make proper adjustments
or repairs.
Working Conditions
Operate the cut-off machine under good
visibility and daylight conditions only.
Wearing hearing protection reduces
sound perception. Be alert not to miss
voice or other audible signals from co-
workers or supervisors. Keep within
calling distance to other persons who
may assist in case of emergency.
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WARNING
As soon as the engine is
running, this machine
generates toxic exhaust
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including
benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are
known to cause respira-
tory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, and
other injuries. Some of
the gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless and
can cause asphyxiation
and death very quickly.
To reduce the risk of seri-
ous or fatal injury/illness
from inhaling toxic fumes,
never run the machine
indoors or in poorly venti-
lated locations. Ensure
proper ventilation when
working in trenches or
other confined areas.
WARNING
Use of this product to cut masonry,
concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust and fumes containing
chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory
disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and other injuries. If
you are unfamiliar with the risks
associated with the material being cut,
review the applicable material safety
data sheet and/or consult your
employer, the material
manufacturer/supplier, 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, and other
injuries. Control dust and fumes at the
source where possible.
In this regard, use engineering controls,
good work practices and follow the
recommendations of the material
manufacturer/supplier, OSHA/NIOSH,
and occupational and trade
associations.
A water attachment kit is
provided with your cut-off
machine and should be
used to reduce dust
whenever wet cutting is
feasible. For dust sup-
pression purposes, the
flow rate should be at
least 20 fl. oz. (0.6 liters)
of water per minute. If
wet cutting at the recom-
mended flow rate is not
utilized or cannot be con-
firmed, to reduce the risk
of serious or fatal respira-
tory illness or cancer the
operator and any
bystanders should
always wear a respirator
approved by NIOSH for
the material being cut
and with an Assigned
Protection Factor suffi-
cient to provide the
necessary level of res-
piratory protection for
worksite- specific
conditions.
TS 440