Stihl TS 700 STIHL Cutquik174 Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

English WARNING Cutting masonry, concrete and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis. In addition, California and some other authorities have listed respirable crystalline silica as a substance known to cause cancer. When cutting such materials, always follow the respiratory precautions mentioned above. 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, asbestoscontaining 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. WARNING Your STIHL cut-off machine is designed for hand-held use or operation on a cutoff machine cart. Cutting with your cutoff machine resting on the ground or other surface can cause excessive wear to the bracket designed to protect the bottom of the tank housing. Loss of fuel and personal injury from fire may result. Replace damaged or badly worn brackets immediately. Grip: Never use the cut-off machine with one hand. Always hold the cut-off machine firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your right hand on rear handle and throttle trigger. Lefthanded 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, oil, fuel mix or grease. Never touch a rotating wheel with your hand or any part of your body. 002BA549 AM 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 Never operate the cut-off machine with the starting-throttle lock engaged as this does not permit proper control of the speed of the unit and may lead to serious injury. WARNING Sparks from cutting metal can burn or cause clothing to catch fire. Always direct sparks away from the operator or any flammable surroundings. Never cut metal while standing on a flammable surface, such as wood or tar paper. Where there is a risk of fire, have appropriate 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. 10 TS 700, TS 800