22. Do NOT expose to and do not use during bad weather conditions: Never
cut in high wind, bad weather (e.g. rain, storm, snow…), when visibility is
poor or in very high or low temperatures.
Always check the tree for dead branches which could fall during the felling
operation.
23. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture
24. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
25. Do not operate the chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so.
26. Guard against kickback.
Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw
chain at the nose of the guide bar contacts an object.
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw.
27. When transporting your chain saw:
-- make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place.
-- secure the machine to avoid fuel leakage, damage or injury.
28. Never touch the muffler guard (1), guide bar (2) or saw chain (3) with
bare hands while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine.
Doing so could result in serious burns because of high temperature.
29.1. Become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
29.2. Store idle machine
When not in use, product should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
29.3. Do not force the tool
It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.
The product will do a better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.
29.4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine
before operating it.
29.5. Defective switches or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service centre. Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off.
29.6. Warning
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those recommended in this instruction manual,
may present a risk of injury to persons or animals and may cause damages.
The user and/or operator are responsible for any damages or injury caused to properties and/or
persons.
29.7. Remarks
The safety precautions and instructions given in this manual are unable to cover in detail all the
conditions and situations that may arise.
The operator and/or user must use common sense and caution when operating the product especially
for any matters that are not referred in the above.
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