Stihl TS 400 Instruction Manual - Page 6
The Cut-off Machine
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English / USA !Warning! When cutting metal, a cut-off machine generates sparks that 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 a 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. Always wear gloves when handling the cut-off machine. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. 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. !Warning! When wet cutting is not utilized, 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 instruction manual. THE CUT-OFF MACHINE For illustrations and definitions of the parts of the cut-off machine, see "Main parts of the machine." !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. TS 400 5