Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual page 12

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WARNING
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous
and can cause severe or fatal injury,
respiratory illness or cancer. The use
and disposal of asbestos-containing
products have been strictly regulated by
OSHA and the Environmental Protection
Agency. Do not use your cut-off machine
to cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos-
containing products, or products such as
pipes which are wrapped or covered
with asbestos insulation. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be
cutting asbestos, immediately contact
your employer or a local OSHA
representative.
A depth limiter with dust extraction
adaptert is available as a special
accessory for the STIHL TSA 230. It is
useful for making steady, price and
depth-limited cuts. When dry cutting, a
dust extractor (vacuum) can be attached
for limited dust suppression purposes.
Such an extractor will only be able to
reduce the amount of dust when the
TSA is operated using certain specific
methods, e.g., when pulling the machine
towards the operator and when making
plunge cuts (for more details see the
Safety Precautions and Use Instructions
that accompany this accessory). It will
not, however, eliminate such dust, or the
need to wear appropriate respiratory
protection. An international standard
(IEC 60335-2-69:2012 states in
§ 22.AA.201) recommends that a dust
extractor used for picking up mineral
dust such as silica (from cutting
concrete, masonry and stone) should be
at least a Class M machine (i.e., Class M
or the higher Class H).
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WARNING
Your STIHL cut-off machine is designed
for hand-held use. Cutting with your cut-
off machine resting on the ground or
other surface can cause excessive wear
to the guide plate designed to protect the
bottom of the front handle. Replace a
damaged or badly worn guide plate
immediately.
Grip: Never use the cut-off machine with
one hand. Always hold the cut-off
machine firmly with both hands. Place
your left hand on front handle bar and
your right hand on rear handle and
trigger switch. Left-handed users should
follow this instruction too.
Wrap your fingers tightly around the
handles, keeping the handles cradled
between your thumbs and forefingers.
Make sure your cut-off machine handles
and grip are in good condition and free
of moisture, pitch or grease.
Never touch a rotating wheel with your
hand or any part of your body.
WARNING
Clear the area where you are working.
Avoid stumbling on obstacles and watch
out for holes or ditches. Be extremely
cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground. Take extreme care in
wet and freezing weather (rain, snow,
ice.)
WARNING
Sparks are created when
cutting metal and some
other materials. They can
burn or cause clothing to
catch fire. Always direct
sparks away from the
operator or any flamma-
ble surroundings.
Flammable items can
include dry vegetation
and brush, particulary
when weather conditions
are hot and dry. Never
cut metal or other spark-
creating materials while
standing on a flammable
surface, such as wood,
dry vegetation or tar
paper. Where there is a
risk of fire, have appropri-
ate fire extinguishing
equipment readily
available.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from fire, do
not cut into any pipe, drum or other
container without first ensuring that it
does not contain a volatile or flammable
substance.
WARNING
When cutting into existing walls, floors or
similar structures, be alert for hidden
hazards such as electrical cables, water
and gas pipes and flammable
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