Personal Protective Equipment - Stihl Ms 162 Notice D'emploi

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
personal injury from fatigue and loss of con‐
trol:
► 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, alco‐
hol 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 ani‐
mals 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 phe‐
nomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and
regulate temperature. They produce numb‐
ness and burning sensations and may also
cause nerve and circulation damage as well
as tissue necrosis.
■ All factors which contribute to white finger dis‐
ease 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 expo‐
sure to vibration, are mentioned as factors in
the development of white finger disease.
■ STIHL chain saws are equipped with an anti-
vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the
transmission of vibration from the saw to the
operator's hands. To reduce the risk of white
finger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome:
► Wear gloves while working and keep your
hands warm.
► Keep the chain saw and its AV system well
maintained. A chain saw with loose compo‐
nents or with damaged or worn AV ele‐
ments will tend to have higher vibration lev‐
els.
► Keep the saw chain sharp. A dull chain will
increase cutting time, and pressing a dull
chain through wood will increase the vibra‐
tion transmitted to your hands.
► Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not
squeeze the handles with constant, exces‐
sive pressure. Take frequent breaks.
■ These precautions do not guarantee that you
will not sustain white finger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome.
► Closely monitor the condition of your hands
and fingers if you are a regular operator.
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► Seek medical advice immediately if any of
the above symptoms appear.
■ The ignition system of this machine produces
an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity.
This field may interfere with some pacemakers
or implanted medical devices. To reduce the
risk of injury:
► Persons with a pacemaker or other implan‐
ted medical device should consult their
physician and the device manufacturer
before operating this chain saw.
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Personal Protective Equipment

WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
► Always wear proper clothing and protective
apparel, including proper eye protection.
■ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may
result if hair, clothing or apparel make contact
with the moving saw chain or otherwise
become entangled in the components of the
saw. To reduce the risk of severe personal
injury:
► Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing
that also allows complete freedom of
movement.
► Wear the type of overalls, long pants
or chaps that contain pads of cut-
retardant material.
► Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
► Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neck‐
ties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any
other apparel that could be caught on
branches, brush or the moving chain.
► Secure hair above shoulder level before
starting work.
■ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
► Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate top
and side protection that are impact-
rated and marked as complying with
CSA Z94.
► To reduce the risk of injury to your face,
STIHL recommends that you also wear a
face shield or face screen over your gog‐
gles or protective glasses.
■ To reduce the risk of head injury from falling
branches or other objects encountered during
work:
► Wear an approved protective helmet.
■ Prolonged exposure to power tool noise may
result in permanent hearing damage. To
reduce the risk of hearing damage:
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