Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual page 7

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Check and correct the idle speed setting at regu‐
lar intervals. Have the machine repaired by a
STIHL dealer if the cutting wheel continues to
turn nevertheless.
Keep clear the working area – bear in mind
obstacles, holes and pitches.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
Don not work while standing on a ladder – not on
an insecure support – not over your shoulder
height – not with one hand only – risk of accident!
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
Do not work alone – keep within calling distance
of others in case help is needed.
Keep out further persons from the working area –
maintain sufficiently large distance to additional
persons to protect them from noise and flying
objects.
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take a break in good time before you get tired.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
As soon as the engine is running, the
power machine generates toxic
exhaust gas. These gases may be
odorless and invisible and may con‐
tain unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never run the engine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
Ensure proper ventilation when working in
trenches, hollows or similar locations – risk of
fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes!
Stop work immediately if you start suffering from
nausea, headaches, impaired vision (e.g. your
field of vision gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration – these
symptoms may possibly be the result of too-high
exhaust gas concentration – Risk of accidents!
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Check in particular that the fuel
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system has no leaks and the safety equipment is
fully operative. Never use a power tool that is no
longer safe to operate. In case of doubt, contact
a dealer.
Do not operate your power tool in the starting
throttle position – engine speed cannot be con‐
trolled in this position.
Never touch a rotating abrasive cutting wheel
with your hand or any other part of your body.
Examine the workplace. Avoid all danger due to
damaged piping or electrical wiring.
The machine must not be used near inflammable
substances or gases.
Do not cut into pipes, metal tanks or other con‐
tainers if you are not sure that they do not con‐
tain any volatile or inflammable substances.
Never leave the machine unattended with the
engine running. Stop the engine before leaving
the machine unattended (e. g. for breaks).
Before putting the cut-off machine down on the
ground:
– Shut off the engine
– Wait until the abrasive cutting wheel has come
to a standstill or brake the abrasive cutting
wheel until it comes to a standstill by carefully
touching a hard surface (e.g., concrete slab)
Frequently inspect the abrasive cut‐
ting wheel – replace it right away if
there are visible cracks, buckling or
other damage (for example, overheat‐
ing) – risk of accident due to break‐
age!
In the event of changes in cutting behavior (e. g.,
increased vibration, reduced cutting perform‐
ance), stop work and eliminate the causes of the
changes.
2.11 Reactive forces
The most frequently occurring reactive forces are
kickback and pull-in.
Danger of kickback – Kickback can
result in fatal injuries.
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