EINHELL Expert 4501202, Original Operating Instructions

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d) Keep unused electric tools out of the reach
of children. Do not allow people who are not
familiar with the appliance or who have not
read these instructions to use the appliance.
Electric tools are dangerous if they are used by
inexperienced people.
e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check
whether moving parts are functioning
properly and not jamming, whether parts are
broken or damaged enough that the
functioning of this electric tool is affected.
Have damaged parts repaired before using
the appliance.
Many accidents are caused by
badly maintained electric tools.
f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean .
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges will jam less and are easier to
control.
g) Make sure to use electric tools, accessories,
attachments, etc. in accordance with these
instructions. Take the conditions in your work
area and the job in hand into account.
Using
electric tools for any purpose other than the one
for which they are intended can lead to
dangerous situations.
5. Service
a) Have your electric tool repaired only by
trained personnel using only genuine spare
parts.
This will ensure that your electric tool
remains safe to use.
Special safety instructions for chainsaws
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When the chainsaw is running make sure that
you keep all parts of your body away from the
chainsaw. Before starting up the chainsaw
make sure that it is not touching anything.
When you are working with a chainsaw, a single
moment of carelessness is all it takes for clothing
or parts of your body to get caught by the
chainsaw.
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Always hold the chainsaw securely with your
right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw
with your hands in other positions increases the
risk of injury and is therefore not allowed.
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Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
Other safety equipment for the head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended.
Correct
protective clothing reduces the risk of injury
caused by catapulted chips or in the event of
accidental contact with the chainsaw.
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Never use the chainsaw up a tree. You risk
injuring yourself if you use the chainsaw up a tree.
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Always maintain a steady standing position
and only use the chainsaw when you are
standing on a solid, safe and flat surface.
Slippery or unsafe surfaces in combination with a
ladder can cause you to lose your balance and
control over the chainsaw.
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When cutting through a branch which is
under tension, take into account how it will
spring back once the cut has been made.
Once the tension in the wood fibers is released,
the tensioned branch could hit the operator
and/or seize control of the chainsaw.
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Take special care when cutting undergrowth
and young trees.
The thin material can become
caught in the saw chain and whip back towards
you or make you lose your balance.
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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with
the chainsaw switched off and the chain
facing away from the body. Always fit the
protective cover when transporting the
chainsaw or putting it into storage.
Careful
handling of the chainsaw reduces the likelihood of
accidental contact with the saw chain while it is
running.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tension and replacement of accessories.
A
chain which is not properly tensioned or
lubricated can either break or increase the risk of
kickback.
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Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
Greasy or oily handles are slippery
and will result in loss of control.
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Only use the chainsaw to cut wood. The
chain must only be used to perform the work
for which it is intended. For example: Never
use the chainsaw to cut plastic or brickwork
or building materials which are not made of
wood.
Use of the chainsaw for non-intended or
non-approved work can create dangerous
situations.
Causes of and ways to avoid recoil
Recoil can occur if the tip of the chain bar touches an
item or if the wood bends and jams the saw chain in
the cut.
In many cases contact with the bar tip can result in an
unexpected reaction aimed backwards in which the
chain bar is catapulted upwards towards the operator.
Jamming the saw chain on the top of the chain bar
can catapult the bar towards the operator at high
speed.
Any of these reactions can result in you losing control
over the saw and possibly suffering serious injuries.
You should therefore not rely totally on the safety
equipment fitted to the chainsaw. When using a
chainsaw you should take various precautions to
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