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Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps
or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly
tensioned (see instructions under Assembly) and if the
bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see
instructions under General working instructions).
Right hand guard
Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or
snaps, the right-hand guard stops branches and twigs from
interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
Vibration damping system
Your chainsaw is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation
easier.
The chainsaw’s vibration damping system reduces the
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting
equipment and the chainsaw’s handle unit.
The body of the chainsaw, including the cutting equipment,
is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting
with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type
or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires.
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules
requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped
with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
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Reduce the risk of kickback.
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Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping
off the bar.
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Obtain optimal cutting performance.
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Extend the life of cutting equipment.
•
Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
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Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See
instructions under Specifications.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such
symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour
or condition. These symptoms normally appear in
the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be
increased in cold temperatures.
WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain sparks,
which can start a fire. Never start the
chainsaw indoors or near combustible
material!
WARNING! Never use a chainsaw without
a muffler, or with a damaged muffler.
A damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire hazard.
Keep fire fighting equipment handy.
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after
use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the
fire hazard, especially when working near flammable
substances and/ or vapours.
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