WARNING
• Chainsaws are potentially dangerous tools. Professional training is
recommended before first use.
• If you are not familiar with chainsaws and the felling of trees, it is
recommended that you obtain further more detailed instructions and
information regarding chain-sawing in addition to reading this manual fully.
We also recommend that inexperienced chainsaw users practice cutting logs
on a saw-horse or log cradle before attempting to fell a tree.
• Keep work area clean.
•
Do NOT
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing and a
planned, clear escape path from the falling tree or limb.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because the
slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
•
Do NOT
operate a chainsaw at height in a tree or on a ladder unless
specifically trained to do so.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you
will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.
•
Do NOT
expose the chainsaw to rain.
•
Do NOT
use the chainsaw in damp or wet conditions.
•
Do NOT
use the chainsaw in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: metal pipes, wire
fences. Risk of electric shock.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets away from the work area, and power cable.
• When not in use, chainsaws should be stored in a dry, secure location – well
out of the reach of children.
• Always fit the chain guard when not in use.
• Never force the chainsaw - it will do the job better and safer when used
correctly.
• Only suitable for use to cut wood with a diameter smaller than the length of
the guide bar.
•
Do NOT
use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building
materials.
•
Do NOT
use the chainsaw for any use other than the intended use described
in these instructions.
• Make sure you are suitably dressed when using the chainsaw with correct
standard Personal Protective Equipment.
•
Do NOT
wear loose clothing or jewellery that can get caught in moving parts.
Heavy duty gloves and sturdy non-slip work boots are recommended when
working outdoors.
• Wear a hairnet to contain long hair which can get caught in moving parts.
• Always wear suitable head, ear and eye protection.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the saw stopped, your finger off
the trigger and the guide bar and saw chain to your rear.
• Periodically inspect chainsaw power cable and any extension cables used for
damage.
Do NOT
use if damaged in any way. If the supply cord needs
replacing, the task must be carried out by an authorised service centre.
• Keep cord clear of the chain and operator at all times. Never carry saw by the
cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket. Keep cord away from oil and
sharp edges.
• Always clean after use and replace worn parts when performance becomes
reduced.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• Disconnect chainsaw when not in use, before servicing or cleaning, and when
changing accessories and attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
• Only use extension cords intended for outdoor use.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Always use common sense.
•
Do NOT
operate chainsaw when you are tired.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the chain when the chainsaw is switched
on.
• Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not in contact with
anything.
• Always check for damaged parts before use.
Do NOT
use if any part is
damaged in any way. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual.
• Regularly check that all the fixings are secure as vibrations in use may cause
them to loosen over time.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
•
Do NOT
use the chainsaw if the switch does not turn it on and off.
•
Do NOT
operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not
completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the trigger is released before using to cut wood.
• Guard against kickback.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the
equivalent.
• Connect chainsaw to correct voltage, that is, be sure that the voltage supplied
is the same as that specified on the rating label of the tool.
• For outdoor domestic use only.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Despite the above warnings and due to the nature of the product, there remains
a residual risk, which cannot be prevented when using a chainsaw. The following
potential hazards might apply:
• Contact with exposed saw teeth of the saw chain (cutting hazards)
• Access to the rotating saw chain (cutting hazards)
• Unforeseen, abrupt movement of the guide bar (cutting hazards)
• Parts flung out from the saw chain (cutting/injection hazards)
• Wood splinter ejection
• Inhalation of wood particles and dust - there may be health risks caused by
breathing in dust, especially dust generated from sawing oak, beech and MDF.
• Skin contact with the lubricating oil
• Loss of hearing, if ear protection is not worn
INTENDED/UNINTENDED USE
When using the chainsaw, the user must arrange to use personal protective
equipment according to the manual. Parts of the intended use are detailed in the
manual’s safety warnings and references for use by those who work with the
chain saw or maintain it, therefore the user must be familiar with the manual.
Only use original or approved spare parts (e.g. guide bar; saw chain).
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