!
Warning!
When cutting metal, a cut-off machine
generates sparks which can ignite
clothing. Most fabrics used in clothing
are flammable - even flame-retardant
fabrics will ignite at higher temperatures.
To reduce the risk of burn injury STIHL
recommends wearing clothing made of
leather, wool, flame-retardant-treated
cotton or a tightly woven, heavier cotton
such as denim. Some flame-retardant
synthetic fabrics are also suitable but
others such as polyester, nylon, rayon
and acetate can melt during fire into a
tar-like matter that burns into the skin.
Check the clothing manufacturer's
instructions. Keep clothing free of oil,
fuel, grease and other flammable
substances.
Protect your hands with
gloves when handling the
cut-off machine. Heavy-
duty, nonslip gloves
improve your grip and
help to protect your
hands.
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Good footing is most
important in cut-off
machine work.
Wear sturdy boots with
nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommended.
!
Warning!
Loose objects may be thrown toward the
operator by the cutting tool.
To reduce the risk of injury
to your eyes never
operate a cut-off machine
unless wearing goggles or
properly fitted safety
glasses with adequate top
and side protection complying with
ANSI Z 87.1. Proper eye protection is a
must.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to
protect your head. Cut-off machine
noise may damage your hearing. Always
wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
mufflers) to help protect your hearing.
Regular users should have their hearing
checked regularly.
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Warning!
When the inhalation of dust, mists and
fumes cannot be eliminated, the
operator should always wear a
respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA
for the material being cut to reduce the
risk of serious or fatal respiratory illness.
For additional details and warnings on
this subject, see information under
"Working Conditions" in this Owner's
Manual.
THE CUT-OFF MACHINE
Parts of the cut-off machine, illustrations
and definitions of the parts see "Parts
and Control".
!
Warning!
Never modify a cut-off machine in any
way. Only attachments supplied by
STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL
for use with the specific STIHL cut-off
machine models are authorized.
Although certain unauthorized
attachments are useable with the STIHL
powerhead, their use may, in fact, be
extremely dangerous.
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