Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl MS 461 R Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
The STIHL MS 461 Magnum Rescue
Saw has been specifically designed for
use in rescue operations, e.g., by fire
services, emergency services, disaster
services, etc.
Because a chain saw is a
high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and
the safety precautions
periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
The use of this saw for rescue
operations, even by trained personel,
can be extremely hazardous and may
result in severe or fatal personal injury.
The risk of injury from reactive forces,
fire or explosion, electrocution,
damaged chain and other causes when
employing a chainsaw for these
purposes is substantially increased.
MS 461 R
WARNING
The STIHL MS 461 Magnum Rescue
Saw may be used only by personnel
who have been specifically trained for
rescue operations. They must not only
be knowledgeable concerning the
correct use of chainsaws but also able to
assess the additional risks and dangers
associated with emergency situations.
Cutting with a Rescue Saw requires
special working techniques that must be
utilized to reduce the risk of accidents
and injuries to the user, bystanders and
the persons being rescued. It also
requires the use of a certain, specially
designed, carbide-tipped chain
specifically authorized by STIHL for
such purposes.
WARNING
Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Pay special attention to
the section on reactive forces.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. All safety
precautions that are generally observed
when working with an axe or a hand saw
also apply to the operation of chain
saws. Observe all applicable federal,
state and local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances. When using
a chain saw for logging purposes, for
instance, refer to the OSHA regulations
for "logging operations" at 29 Code of
Federal Regulations 1910.266.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be
hazardous.The saw chain has many
sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your
flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain
is not moving.
WARNING
Cutting any materials other than wood
will decrease the service life of the chain
and may cause irreversible damage to it,
requiring replacement before work with
the saw can be continued. The rescue
community, however, generally accepts
such increased safety and maintenance
requirements in the pursuit of preserving
life and property.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
power tool run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of the following safety precautions
and warnings are general in nature and
apply to the use of any chain saw. Since
this machine can also be used as a
conventional chain saw, warnings and
instructions are included here with
respect to, e.g., the felling and limbing of
trees. There are additional warnings,
however, specifically with respect to the
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