Stihl MS 880 Instruction Manual - Page 15

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. 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 English removed. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chain saw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. WARNING Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they may result in loss of control of the saw. A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Antivibration elements should always be replaced in sets. If you have any questions as to whether the antivibration elements should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. If this chain saw is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed (e. g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is in good condition before continuing work. Check in particular that the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Do not continue operating this chain saw if it is damaged. In case of doubt, have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer. Your chain saw is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. Such use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. WARNING When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, nails MS 880 13