Stihl MSE 140 C-BQ Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

English / USA These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but 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 exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. - Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. A saw with loose components will also tend to have higher vibration levels. - Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures. Take frequent breaks. All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this unit should not interfere with a pacemaker. When in doubt, however, consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Proper Clothing !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps. Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands. Good footing is most important in chainsaw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steeltoed safety boots are recommended. Never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with your national standard. Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chainsaw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C