Stihl MS 261-MS 261 C Instruction Manual - Page 8
Important Safety Instructions, 5.1 Intended Use, 5.2 Operator, Important Safety, Instructions
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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Intended Use WARNING ■ This chain saw is designed for cutting trees, branches and limbs. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in serious injury or death. - Cut wood only. For example, do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic or masonry. - Read and follow the operating and use instructions in this manual for approved applications and recommended working techniques. ■ Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. - When using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the OSHA regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. ■ Improper use could result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the chain saw. - Use the chain saw only as described in this manual. - Never attempt to modify or override the chain saw's controls or safety devices in any way. - Never use a chain saw that has been modified or altered from its original design. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5.2 Operator WARNING ■ Working with the chain saw can be strenuous. The operator must be in good physical condition and mental health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of control: - Check with your doctor before using the chain saw if you have any health condition that may be aggravated by strenuous work. - Do not operate the chain saw while under the influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or judgment. - Be alert. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. Take a break if you become tired. - Do not permit minors to use the chain saw. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where the chain saw is in use. ■ Prolonged use of a chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the operator to vibration may produce white finger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature. They produce numbness and burning sensations and may also cause nerve and circulation damage as well as tissue necrosis. ■ All factors which contribute to white finger disease are not known. Cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration, are mentioned as factors in the development of white finger disease. 6 0458-573-8621-D
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