Instruction Manual

STIHL Cut-Retardant Clothing

Read these instructions carefully and keep all information in a safe

place.

To guarantee the best possible protection and comfort when using this

safety product, it is essential that you read and observe the following

information.

1. Warning!

No cut-retardant clothing can provide complete protection against

injuries from chainsaws. The level of protection offered depends on a

great number of factors (e.g. engine speed and torque, severity and

duration of contact with the tool, angle at which the bar contacts the

fabric, working position - stooping or upright, etc.).

The effects/damage caused by a chain speed of 20 m/s under

standardized test conditions do not necessarily correlate with the

effects caused by a hand-held chainsaw operated at 20 m/s. This, and

the user

s experience, should be taken into account when selecting

suitable personal protective equipment.

This personal protective equipment (PPE)/cut-retardant garment is no

substitute for safe working techniques. Incorrect use of the power tool

can cause accidents. It is therefore essential to observe all local safety

regulations, standards and ordinances as well as the safety precautions

and instructions given in the instruction manual of your power tool.

Before each use, check the condition of the product (e.g. optical

condition). Discard the product immediately if it is damaged or has been

modified.

2. Warning!

Surveys have shown that contamination (by, for example, tree resins,

oil or fuel residues in the material) can have a negative effect on the

function of the cut-retardant clothing. The number of times the clothing

is cleaned or washed can also (due, for example, to the mechanical

effects of the washing machine) reduce the effectiveness of the cut-

retardant clothing. Cut-retardant clothing requires special care and

should be cleaned regularly. Improper cleaning and care may have a

negative influence on the garment

s protective function. In order to

ensure the best possible protection, the following rules for cleaning and

care of the cut-retardant clothing should be observed.

Any modification of the product may have a negative influence on its

protective function. For this reason do not attempt to modify the product

in any way. Immediately discard products that have been modified.

This protective product has been designed for the users of hand-held

chainsaws. There is no protective function against other dangers (e.g.

other applications such as the construction industry, contact with

electric power/current, work with cut-off machines, non-standard or

modified chains, power tools, rescue saws, saws for materials other