Stihl MS 193 C-E Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

OSHA and the Environmental Protection

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WARNING Use of this chain saw (including sharpening the saw chain) can also generate dust, mist and fumes containing chemicals that are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular dust, mist or fume at issue, consult your employer, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. WARNING Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from some softwoods such as Western Red Cedar. Control dust (such as saw dust), mists (such as oil mist from chain lubrication) and engine fumes at the source where possible. Use good work practices, such as always cutting with a properly sharpened saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by the chain saw away from the operator. Follow the recommendations of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 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 chain saw to cut or disturb asbestos or asbestoscontaining products. If you have any reason to believe that you might be cutting asbestos, immediately stop cutting and contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the chain saw or saw chain speed. Begin and continue cutting with the saw at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. Always work with the bumper spike so that you have better control of the saw. If you work without the bumper spike the chain saw may pull you forwards suddenly. English WARNING Never touch a saw chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is not rotating. In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - move the Master Control Lever to STOP, 0 or †. WARNING Always stop the engine before putting the chain saw down. WARNING The saw chain continues to move for a short period after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect). Accelerating the engine while the saw chain is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. This may occur if the throttle is depressed for more than a few seconds when the saw chain is pinched in the cut or the chain brake is engaged. It can result in overheating and damage to important components (e. g. clutch, polymer housing components) - which can then increase the risk of injury, e. g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is idling. WARNING Your chain saw is equipped with a chain catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a thrown or broken saw chain. From time to time, the catcher may be damaged or MS 193 C 11

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MS 193 C
English
11
WARNING
Use of this chain saw (including
sharpening the saw chain) can also
generate dust, mist and fumes
containing chemicals that are known to
cause respiratory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks
associated with the particular dust, mist
or fume at issue, consult your employer,
governmental agencies such as OSHA
and NIOSH and other sources on
hazardous materials. California and
some other authorities, for instance,
have published lists of substances
known to cause cancer, reproductive
toxicity, etc.
WARNING
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially
organic dusts such as mold or pollen,
can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction.
Substantial or repeated inhalation of
dust and other airborne contaminants, in
particular those with a smaller particle
size, may cause respiratory or other
illnesses. This includes wood dust,
especially from hardwoods, but also
from some softwoods such as Western
Red Cedar. Control dust (such as saw
dust), mists (such as oil mist from chain
lubrication) and engine fumes at the
source where possible. Use good work
practices, such as always cutting with a
properly sharpened saw chain (which
produces wood chips rather than fine
dust) and operating the unit so that the
wind or operating process directs any
dust raised by the chain saw away from
the operator. Follow the
recommendations of
EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational
and trade associations with respect to
dust ("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
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 chain saw to
cut or disturb asbestos or asbestos-
containing products. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be
cutting asbestos, immediately stop
cutting and contact your employer or a
local OSHA representative.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your chain saw with the
starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting
with the starting throttle lock engaged
does not permit the operator proper
control of the chain saw or saw chain
speed. Begin and continue cutting with
the saw at full throttle, engage the
bumper spike firmly in the wood (if
possible) and then continue cutting.
Always work with the bumper spike so
that you have better control of the saw. If
you work without the bumper spike the
chain saw may pull you forwards
suddenly.
WARNING
Never touch a saw chain with your hand
or any part of your body when the engine
is running, even when the chain is not
rotating.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the
Master Control Lever to
STOP
,
0
or
.
WARNING
Always stop the engine before putting
the chain saw down.
WARNING
The saw chain continues to move for a
short period after the throttle trigger is
released (flywheel effect).
Accelerating the engine while the saw
chain is blocked increases the load and
will cause the clutch to slip continuously.
This may occur if the throttle is
depressed for more than a few seconds
when the saw chain is pinched in the cut
or the chain brake is engaged. It can
result in overheating and damage to
important components (e. g. clutch,
polymer housing components) – which
can then increase the risk of injury, e.
g.,
from the saw chain moving while the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk
of personal injury in the event of a
thrown or broken saw chain. From time
to time, the catcher may be damaged or