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reduce the hand’s ability to feel and

regulate temperature, produce numb-

ness 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 condi-

tions 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 develop-

ment of whitefinger disease. In order to

reduce the risk of whitefinger disease

and carpal tunnel syndrome, please

note the following:

– Many STIHL models are available

with an anti-vibration (“AV”) system

designed to reduce the transmission

of vibrations created by the engine

and cutting attachment to the

operator’s hands. An AV system is

recommended for those persons

using chainsaws on a regular or

sustained basis.

– Wear gloves and keep your hands

warm. Heated handles, which are

available on most STIHL power-

heads, are recommended for cold

weather use.

– Keep the saw chain sharp and the

saw, including the AV system, well

maintained. A dull chain will in-

crease cutting time, and pressing a

dull chain through wood will in-

crease the vibrations transmitted to

your hands. A saw with loose com-

ponents or with damaged or worn

AV buffers 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.

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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 loose-

fitting 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.

Heavyduty, nonslip

gloves improve your grip

and protect your hands.

Good footing is most

important in chainsaw

work. Wear sturdy boots

with nonslip soles.

Steel-toed safety boots

are recommended.

To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes

never operate a chainsaw unless

wearing goggles or properly fitted safety

glasses with adequate top and side

protection complying with your national

standard.

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