STIHL Leather Safety Boots Instruction Manual

: June 8, 2024
: STIHL

Table of Contents

STIHL leather safety boots
Meaning of categories
Penetration resistance – Caution!
Inserts / attachments
Documents / Resources

Instruction Manual
User Information

STIHL leather safety boots

Manufacturer or Importer: see page 2
Notified or approved body: see page 2
Personal Protective Equipment PPE: This product meets the requirements of PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and Regulation 2016/425 on PPE as brought into UK Law and amended.
The safety boots with protection against cuts from hand-held chain saws meet the requirements of EN ISO 17249:2013 and EN ISO 20345:2011. You will find the declaration of conformity for your product at www.stihl.com/conformity.

IMPORTANT: This information must be passed on to everyone who wears the boots. To ensure the highest possible level of protection and comfort when using this safety product, it is essential to observe the following information.

1. Caution!
Safety boots with protection against cuts from hand-held chain saws:
No protective equipment can provide total protection against injuries from power tools (such as a chain saw).
The degree of protective effect depends on a great many factors (such as engine speed and torque, intensity and duration of contact with the power tool, etc.).
These safety boots are no substitute for a safe working technique. Improper use of the power tool can result in accidents. It is therefore essential to observe the safety regulations issued by the respective authorities (employer’s liability insurance associations, etc.) and the safety instructions in the Instruction Manual for the power tool being used. Any modifications to the product can impair the protective effect. Therefore do not modify the product in any way. If the product has been modified it must be disposed of immediately.
We recommend replacing the product because of wear: in regular use (several times per month) after max. two years. In occasional use, after max. five years (also because of technical progress of the products in the meantime). The product need not be replaced if it still complies with the current standards and regulations and shows no signs of wear relevant to safety.
Before using these boots make sure that they fit correctly, e.g. by trying them on. Fastening systems provided on the boots must be used correctly.
The use of unauthorized accessories, e.g. inserts, may adversely affect the boots’ protective function.
3. To ensure that the boots retain their protective effect against cold and wet and remain supple, the following care instructions should be followed:
• Thoroughly coat the boots with a shoe care product or dubbin before wearing them for the first time.
• Clean the boots every time they get dirty. Wash off adhering dirt with a mild soap solution. Do not use harsh or corrosive cleaning products. Never use a pressure washer to clean the boots. Chemicals or other contaminants (such as animal excrement) can cause permanent structural damage to the leather.
• Wet boots should be allowed to dry slowly in the air. Important: Do not place them near a heater or in direct sunlight.
• Polish the boots regularly. Important: On the other hand, if too much boot polish or polish with too high a proportion of animal fat is used, the existing waterproofing of the leather will be reversed.
• The boots should be transported and stored as instructed, preferably in a dry, well ventilated room and protected from sunlight.
4. Check the safety product every time before using to make sure it is in perfect condition (for example, sole tread at least 4 mm, visual state of product, durability of laces/hooks, etc. If the product is damaged or has altered, it must be disposed of immediately.
5. It is important for the selected boots to be suitable for the protective requirements that apply and the particular application. The right boots for the particular application should be selected on the basis of a thorough analysis of the possible risks. The specialist sales advisor will be able to advise and assist with the selection.This protective product is designed for use when operating hand-held chain saws. It does not provide protection against other hazards (such as contact with power / current, when operating cut-off saws, pressure washers, etc.).
6. Do not allow this protective product to come into contact with pointed or sharp objects (saw chain, metal tools, etc.) or with aggressive substances like animal excrement, acids, oil, solvents, fuel, etc., to avoid damaging the material.
Caution! If the boots become contaminated by fuels, oils, greases or other combustible or flammable substances while working, it is essential to clean the boots as instructed before doing any further work – risk of fire! Contact with hot objects (muffler, etc.) and other sources of heat (open fires, stoves, etc.) should also be avoided. If the boots have been damaged, not cleaned properly or their shape has altered, their protective function can no longer be guaranteed. The boots should be replaced immediately to ensure that the wearer continues to benefit from optimum protection.
7. The boots are marked with: applicable standard, category, size of boots, month and year of manufacture, manufacturer’s model designation, and
For EU: address of manufacturer, number of notified body, CE-mark.
For UK: Address of Importer, number of approved body and UKCA-mark.

Meaning of categories

Specification of categories of safety footwear (extract from EN ISO 20345:2011, Table 20)

SB: Basic requirements as per the standard (e.g. protective toe cap)
S1: Same as SB, plus closed heel area, antistatic, energy absorbing capability in heel area, fuel resistance
S2: Same as S1, with additional requirement concerning water penetration and water absorption by the upper part of the shoe
S3: Same as S2, plus penetration inhibition/resistance, treaded sole

Meaning of additional requirements (symbols) – (extract from EN ISO 17249:2013, Table 1 and EN ISO 20345:2011, Table 18)

P: penetration resistance
C: electrical resistance, conductive footwear
A: electrical resistance, antistatic footwear
I: electrically insulating footwear
HI: insulating against heat
CI: insulating against cold
E: energy absorbing capability in the heel area
WR: waterproof footwear
M: mid-foot protection
AN: ankle protection
WRU: resistance of the upper part of the shoe to water penetration and water absorption
CR: cut resistance (not against chain saw cuts)
HRO: outsole resistance to hot contact
FO: fuel resistance of outsole
SRA: slip resistance on ceramic tiles / soap
SRB: slip resistance on steel plate / glycerin
SRC: slip resistance on ceramic tiles / soap and steel plate / glycerin

Penetration resistance – Caution!

Please note that the penetration resistance of these boots has been determined in the laboratory using a standardized test nail with a diameter of 4.5 mm and applying a force of 1100
N. Greater forces or thinner nails can increase the risk of penetration. Alternative preventive measures should be considered in such cases.
Only metal penetration-resistant inlays are used.
Metal: the penetration resistance is less compromised by the shape of the pointed object / hazard (e.g. diameter, geometry, sharpness). Due to restrictions in the manufacture of the footwear, the entire tread surface is not covered.

Manufacturer’s information: Safety boots with protection against chain saw cuts in accordance with EN ISO 17249:2013
Personal protective equipment cannot ensure total protection against cuts from hand-held chain saws. Experience has shown that it is possible to design personal protective equipment so that a certain degree of protection is provided.
The protective effect can be achieved by means of various functional principles, such as:

Chain or cutting attachment slipping upon contact, so that the material is not shredded. In the case of rubber boots, this protective function may deteriorate over time.
Fibers that are pulled into the chain drive sprocket and immobilize the chain.
Braking the chain by the use of fibers with high cut resistance that absorb the kinetic energy and thus slow the chain down. Often, more than one of these principles is used. There are three protection levels, each corresponding to a different chain saw protective effect.
Protection level 1: chain speed 20 m/s
Protection level 2: chain speed 24 m/s
Protection level 3: chain speed 28 m/s

It is recommended that the boots be selected according to the nature of the hazard. It is important for the boots and trousers to overlap.
In addition, the following pictogram indicating the protection level (level 1, level 2 or level 3) must appear on a label at least 30 mm in size which must be permanently affixed to the outside of the boot in a clearly visible position.

For ergonomic reasons, protection level 1 is used in most work environments and operating conditions.
General: The safety boots with protection against cuts from handheld chain saws are intended only as safety boots for forestry work. No other application is permissible. A guide to the selection and use of safety boots is also provided by German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) publication 112-191. According to the version, the boots should protect against hazards like damp, mechanical effects in the toe area (impact and pressures), penetration of the sole by objects, slipping, electrical charge, heat and cold.
The boots provide the protection indicated in the specification of the boots. Additional impacting factors and ambient conditions, such as greater mechanical forces, extremely sharp objects, high or very low temperatures or the effect of concentrated acids, lyes or other chemicals can impair the function of the boots and additional protective measures should be taken.
Where there are hazards with regard to penetration by sharp objects (for instance, nails or slivers of glass) a penetration-resistant product with specification S3 must be worn. We will be pleased to advise on selecting the most suitable footwear for your requirements.
Slip resistance: slip resistance has been tested under laboratory conditions in accordance with the specified parameters. This does not provide a total guarantee of safe walking, as that depends on various factors (such as the ground covering, dirt, etc.). We recommend a wearing test on site for the “boot-ground medium” system.
Safety boots complying with EN ISO 20345 fulfill the requirement of protection from an impact with energy of 200 joules and pressure of 15 kN in the toe cap area. These are basic requirements of EN ISO 20345 and apply as protection against falling objects to products in categories SB, S1, S1P, S2 and S3. Greater forces can increase the risk of the toes being crushed. Alternative preventive measures should be considered in such cases.
If boots have antistatic properties, it is essential to follow the recommendations below:
Antistatic footwear should be worn whenever there is a need to reduce an electrostatic charge by conducting away the electrical charges in order to eliminate the risk of ignition of, for example, flammable substances and vapors by sparks, and if the risk of electric shock from an electrical appliance or live parts cannot be completely excluded. It should be pointed out, however, that antistatic footwear cannot provide sufficient protection against an electric shock, as it merely creates a resistance between ground and foot. If the risk of an electric shock cannot be completely excluded, other measures must be taken to avert that risk. Such measures, and the tests indicated below, should be part of the routine accident prevention program at the workplace.
Experience has shown that for antistatic purposes the route through a product should have electrical resistivity of less than 1000 MΩ throughout its entire life.
A value of 100 kΩ is specified as the lowest limit for the resistivity of a new product in order to ensure limited protection against dangerous electric shocks or ignitions caused by a fault in an electrical appliance in operation up to 250 V. It should be borne in mind, however, that under certain conditions the footwear does not provide sufficient protection and therefore the wearer of the footwear should always take additional protective measures.
The electrical resistivity of this boot model can be significantly impaired by bending, dirt or moisture. This boot cannot perform its intended function properly when worn in wet conditions. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the product is able to perform its intended function of conducting away electrical charges and to provide protection during the period of its use. The user is therefore advised if necessary to specify an on-site test of the electrical resistivity and to perform that test regularly at frequent intervals.
Footwear of classification I can absorb moisture during extended periods of wearing and may become conductive in damp and wet conditions. If the footwear is worn in conditions where the sole material becomes contaminated, the user should test the electrical properties of his/her footwear every time before entering a hazardous area. In areas where antistatic footwear is worn the earth resistivity should be such that the protective function provided by the footwear is not negated.
When using the footwear, no insulating components except for normal socks should be inserted between the insole of the footwear and the user’s foot. If an insert is used between the insole of the footwear and the user’s foot, the electrical properties of the footwear/ insert interface should be tested.

Inserts / attachments

Safety footwear manufactured and supplied with inserts / attachments has been tested in that state and meets the requirements of the applicable standard. When replacing the inserts, the footwear only retains its tested protective properties if the insert is replaced by an equivalent identical insert made by the footwear manufacturer.
Safety boots and work shoes that are orthopedically modified may only be modified using orthopedic inserts and finishing materials approved by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer’s making-up instructions for orthopedic modifications must be followed.
Caution! Inserting non-identical replacement inserts may result in the safety footwear no longer fulfilling the requirements of the applicable standard.
The protective properties of the footwear may be impaired. The use of attachments like gaiters or climbing irons can also impair the function of the product.

1	Size

Class 1
| 0088 532 05..| 36| 37| 38| 39| 40| 41| 42| 43
44| 45| 46| 47| 48| 49| 50|
0088 532 02..| 36| 37| 38| 39| 40| 41| 42| 43
44| 45| 46| 47| 48| 49| 50|

Hersteller:
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115
71336 Waiblingen Germany
+49 (0) 7151 26 0

Importer for Great Britain:
ANDREAS STIHL LTD.
Stihl House Stanhope Road GU 15 3 YT Camberley Surrey Great Britain EU Notified Body:
Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V. (0193) Marie-Curie-Straße 19, 66953 Pirmasens, Germany +49(0)6331/2490-0
info@pfi-pirmasens.de
www.pfi-germany.de
UK Approved Body:

Shirley Technologies Limited
Trading as BTTG, Unit 6, Wheel Forge Way, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1EH (AB 0338)
+44(0)1618764211
onestopshop@bttg.co.uk
www.bttg.co.uk

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstrasse 115
D-71336 Waiblingen +49 (0) 7151-26-0
www.stihl.com

0456 705 0001 M21