ICS 695XL Operator's Manual

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© 2015 ICS®, Blount International Inc. Specifications are subject to changewithout notice. REV071315 F/N 577452695XL OPERATOR MANUAL14Safety RulesPERSONAL SAFETYAlways wear protective clothing.At a minimum always wear eye protection and/or face shield, hearing protection,long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes with non-slip soles, and gloves. Inmany work situations, a hard hat and steel toed shoes may also be required. Avoidloose fitting clothing.This saw can generate hazardous dust and vapors.Determine the nature of the material you are going to cut before proceeding withthe job. Be especially aware of cutting materials containing silica and asbestosas inhaling dust can result in respiratory disease. Be sure to use appropriaterespiratory protection designed to filter out microscopic particles. Be sure to useadequate water pressure.Over-exposure to vibration can lead to circulatory and/or nerve damage to theextremities, especially in cold temperatures (Reynaud’s Disease).If you experience tingling, numbness, pain or changes in skin color, particularly inyour fingers, hands or wrists, stop using the saw immediately. If the problempersists, seek medical attention.Following are the basic instructions to assure personal safety.WARNINGWLong-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.Always wear approved hearing protection.This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation.This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medicalimplants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons withmedical implants consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturerbefore operating this machine.