Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual

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► 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.
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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￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
saw. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating saw
chain during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear long trousers with cut-retardant inserts.
￭ The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The
user can come into contact with the saw chain during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. Contact with the rotating saw chain can result in
cuts. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant inserts.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the chainsaw or thrown objects. Bystanders,
children and animals may be seriously injured and
damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the chainsaw.
￭ The saw is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a damp
location may result in an electric shock. This can result in
injuries to the user and may damage the saw.
4 Safety Precautions
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