AL-KO SOLO 127429, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety instructions
No. Component
9 Rear handle
10 Rocker switch to turn off the engine,
automatically resetting
11 Fuel tank
12 Choke knob (for cold start)
13 Starter grip
14 Oil tank
15 Protective cover of the guide rail
16 Tree grip
17 Fastening nuts for guide rail
18 Adjusting screw for chain tensioner
19 Rail fastener
20 Primer ball
21 Operating instructions
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Check the device daily for damage and to en-
sure that it is in a condition for safe operation
before every use and after every fall or other
incidents, such as external force due to im-
pact or bumps.
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Check the tightness of the fuel system and
the functionality of the safety devices. Do not
continue using devices that are not safe for
operation. In case of doubt, consult your
dealer.
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Wear ear defenders during work with the de-
vice, especially during a daily working period
of more than 2.5 hours. The operation of the
device causes intense noise that can cause
hearing impairment in the user.
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Wear gloves to cushion vibration and take
regular breaks as a preventative measure
against "white finger disease" (due to vibra-
tion-induced circulation problems in the
hands). Using the device for a longer period
of time may result in vibration-induced circu-
lation problems in the hands. An exact period
of use cannot be determined. This depends
on a variety of factors. Observe your hands
and fingers during constant use of the device.
Consult a doctor if symptoms appear there,
such as loss of feeling, pain, itching, impair-
ment of physical strength or changes to the
skin colour or the skin.
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Never run the motor in closed rooms and
switch it off if you feel nauseous, dizzy or
weak when using this device. Immediately
consult a doctor. The device generates toxic
exhaust gases when the motor is running.
These gases can be odourless and invisible.
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Never operate the device in the vicinity of
open flames or heat sources. Petrol and lu-
bricating oil vapours are highly flammable.
■
Wear a dust mask if sawdust, mist or smoke
are generated when working with the device.
These can be dangerous to health.
3.1 Safety instructions for chain saws
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the saw is running. Be-
fore starting the saw, make sure that noth-
ing is touching the saw chain.
When work-
ing with a chain saw, one moment of inatten-
tion can mean your clothing or parts of your
body coming into contact with the saw chain.
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Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear grip and your left hand
on the front grip.
Holding the chain saw with
your hands the other way around increases
the risk of injury and is not allowed.
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Wear protective goggles and ear defend-
ers. Further protective equipment is rec-
ommended for the head, hands, legs and
feet.
Appropriate protective clothing reduces
the risk of injury due to flying chips and inad-
vertent contact with the saw chain.
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Do not work with the chain saw in a tree.
Risk of injury when operating a chain saw in
a tree.
■
Always make sure you are standing firmly
and only use the chain saw if you are
standing on firm, secure and level ground.
Slippery ground or unstable standing surfac-
es such as on a ladder can lead to a loss of
equilibrium or loss of control over the chain
saw.
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When cutting a branch that is under ten-
sion, expect it to spring back.
When the
tension in the wood fibres is released, the
branch under tension can hit the operator
and/or cause a loss of control over the chain
saw.
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Take particular care when cutting under-
growth and young trees.
The thin material
can get caught in the saw chain and hit you
or cause you to lose your balance.