Safety Precautions - Stihl MS 193 T Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

This special chain
saw shall be used
only by persons
who are trained in
special cutting and
working
techniques.
Due to the special handle
design (closely spaced
handles) there is an
increased risk of injury
using this kind of saw (cut
injuries due to uncon-
trolled reactive forces of
the chain saw). Special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury
when working with a
chainsaw because of the
very high chain speed
and very sharp cutters.
It is important that you
read the instruction man-
ual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.
General
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
MS 193 T
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
If you have not used this model before:
Have your dealer or other experienced
user show you how to operate your
machine or attend a special course in its
operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw. 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.
Do not lend or rent your chain saw
without the instruction manual. All users
must be specially trained in tree surgery
work with a tree surgery saw and be
familiar with this model and its operation.
To operate a chain saw 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 chainsaw.
Do not operate the chain saw 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).
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your chainsaw
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
power tool.
Intended Use
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.
Chainsaw operators must be properly
secured while working in a tree (e.g. lift
bucket, personal safety equipment,
safety harness).
The chainsaw may be used for cutting
wood and wooden objects only.
It must not be used for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents.
They must not be used for felling trees or
cutting firewood. Normal chainsaws with
wider spaced handles are
recommended for such operations.
Never attempt to modify your saw in any
way since this may increase the risk of
personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
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