AL-KO SOLO 127429, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety instructions
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Determine the maximum handling period
and set breaks in the work according to
the vibration value.
3.3.2 Operating times
Heed the country-specific regulations for the op-
erating times of chain saws. The operating times
of chain saws can be limited by national and local
regulations.
3.3.3 Working with the chain saw
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury.
If an incompletely mounted chain saw is
used, serious injury can be caused.
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Only use the chain saw when it has
been fully mounted.
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Before each use, perform a visual
inspection in order to check that the
chain saw is complete and does not
contain damaged or worn compo-
nents. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
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Never work alone.
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Always keep a first-aid kit to hand in case of
accidents.
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Avoid touching metal objects in the ground or
which are conductively connected to the
ground.
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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses or face visor incorpo-
rated in the protective helmet
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Protective trousers with cut protection in-
lay
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Sturdy working gloves
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Safety boots with high-grip soles, steel
toe caps, and cut protection inlays
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Do not use the chain saw above shoulder
height, since safe handling is no longer pos-
sible in this way.
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When changing position, switch off the en-
gine and put on the chain guard.
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Switch off the petrol engine when not in use
and put the chain guard in place.
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Switch the chain saw off before putting it
down.
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Do not use the chain saw for levering or mov-
ing wood.
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Only specialist personnel are allowed to saw
trunks that are thicker than the length of the
chain bar.
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Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the chain saw already
in the kerf.
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Make sure that no saw chain oil gets onto the
ground.
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Do not undertake sawing work in the rain,
snow or stormy weather.
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Never disable safety and protective devices.
3.3.4 Vibration load
WARNING!
Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration
emissions during the use of the appli-
ance may deviate from that stated by the
manufacturer. Observe the following in-
fluencing factors before or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as in-
tended?
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Is the material being cut or pro-
cessed in the proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condi-
tion of use?
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Is the cutting tool properly sharp-
ened or is the correct cutting tool in-
stalled?
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Are the handle grips and any option-
al vibration grips mounted, and are
they firmly attached to the appli-
ance?
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Only operate the tool at the combustion en-
gine speed required for the respective work.
Avoid using the maximum speed in order to
reduce noise and vibrations.
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The noise and vibrations of the tool may in-
crease due to improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to health damage. In this
case, immediately switch off the tool and
have it repaired by an authorised service
workshop.
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The degree of stress due to vibration de-
pends on the work to be performed or on the
use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan
appropriate work breaks. This considerably