Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Chain Saw, manual on Kickback and Other Reactive Forces
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English - Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear muffs). - Regular operators should have their hearing checked periodically. - Be particularly alert and cautious when using hearing protection. Your ability to hear shouts, alarms or other audible warnings is restricted. ■ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure footing and reduce the risk of injury while working: - Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Do not wear sandals, flipflops, open-toed or similar footwear. ■ To improve your grip and help protect your hands: - Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work gloves made of leather or another wearresistant material when handling the chain saw or its chain. 5.4 Chain Saw WARNING ■ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Contacting the cutters may result in serious laceration injuries, even if the chain is not moving. To reduce the risk of such injuries: - Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away from the chain. - Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the chain saw or its chain. - Never touch a moving chain with your hand or any other part of your body. - Cover the guide bar with a chain scabbard before transporting or storing the chain saw to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. - Pay special attention to the section of this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 6. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and bystanders: - Always release the throttle trigger, engage the chain brake and shut off the engine before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the chain saw. - Shut off the chain saw anytime it is not in use. ■ To reduce the risk of fire and explosion: - Only use the spark plug specified in this instruction manual and make sure it and the ignition lead are clean and in good condition. - Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. - Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug. ■ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your STIHL chain saw, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are recommended. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL. - Never modify this chain saw in any way. - 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. 8 0458-786-8621-A