Stihl TS 400 Cutquik Notice D'emploi page 12

Control dust, mist and fumes at the
source where possible. In this regard
use good work practices and follow the
recommendations of the manufacturer/
supplier, OSHA/NIOSH, and
occupational and trade associations. A
water attachment kit is available for your
cut-off machine and should be used for
dust suppression when wet cutting is
feasible. When the inhalation of dust,
mists and fumes from the cutting
process cannot be eliminated, the
operator and any bystanders should
always wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.
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Warning!
Cutting masonry, concrete and other
materials with silica in their composition
may give off dust containing crystalline
silica. Silica is a basic component of
sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and
numerous other minerals and rocks.
Repeated and/or substantial inhalation
of airborne crystalline silica can cause
serious or fatal respiratory diseases,
including silicosis. In addition, California
and some other authorities have listed
respirable crystalline silica as a sub-
stance known to cause cancer. When
cutting such materials, always follow the
respiratory precautions mentioned
above.
TS 400
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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 cutting-off
machine to cut or disturb asbestos,
asbestos-containing products, or pro-
ducts such as pipes which are wrapped
or covered with asbestos insulation. If
you have any reason to believe that you
might be cutting asbestos, immediately
contact your employer or a local OSHA
representative.
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Warning!
Your STIHL cut-off machine is designed
for hand-held use or operation on a cut-
off machine cart. Cutting with your cut-
off machine resting on the ground or
other surface can cause excessive wear
to the bracket designed to protect the
bottom of the tank housing. Loss of fuel
and personal injury from fire may result.
Replace damaged or badly worn
brackets immediately.
Grip: Never use the cut-off machine with
one hand. Always hold the cut-off
machine firmly with both hands when the
engine is running. Place your left hand
on front handle bar and your right hand
on rear handle and throttle trigger. Left-
handed users should follow this
instruction too.
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