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_ The saw may be operated only by persons who
are rested and in good health, i.e. in a good
physical condition. If you start to tire, have a break
in time. The chainsaw should not be used after the
consumption of alcohol.
_ Never expose the chainsaw to rain or bad
weather. Make sure there is enough light at the
place of work. Do not use power tools in the vicinity
of combustible liquids or gases.
_ If the chainsaw is not being used for a while, it
must be set aside in such a way that no other
person is endangered.
_ Before making a cut, always set the claw stop
before you start to saw.
_ Remove the chainsaw from the wood only with the
saw chain still running. Anyone who saws without a
stop can be pulled forwards.
_ Never use the chainsaw when standing on a
ladder, in a tree or in any other instable places. Do
not saw with one hand.
_ The power cable must always be behind the saw
operator.
_ The power cable must always lead away from the
rear of the chainsaw.
_ Use only original accessories.
_ Chainsaws used outdoors must be connected up
to an earth-leakage circuit-breaker.
_ Do not overload your power tools. They run best
and safest within given range of capacity.
_ Always use the correct power tool. Do not use
low-powered chainsaws for heavy jobs.
_ Use the cable only for its proper purpose. Never
carry your electric tool by its cable. Do not use the
cable to pull the plug out of the socket. Protect the
cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
_ Extension cables out doors
_ Use only authorized and accordingly labelled
extension cables out of doors.
_ Use a strong support when sawing converted
timber and thin branches.
Do not stack the timber and do not have it held by a
second person or with your foot.
_ Logs must be secured in position.
_ On sloping ground, always work facing upwards.
_ When cross-cutting always set the claw stop
against the timber you want to saw .
_ Always set the claw stop before cross-cutting.
Only then switch on the chainsaw and start
sawing into the wood. Pull the chainsaw upwards at
the rear and lead the direction with the
front grip. Use the claw stop as a fulcrum. To
reposition for further cutting, interrupt the sawing
process and exert a slight pressure on the front grip.
Pull the saw back a little, position the claw stop
further down the cut and pull up the rear grip.
_ Pull the saw out of the wood only when the saw
chain is running.
_ If you carry out several cuts, switch off the chain
saw in-between.
_ Plunge cuts and horizontal cuts may only be
carried out by professionals.
_ For horizontal cuts, position the smallest possible
angle. This requires extreme caution, as
the claw stop can not be applied in this case.
_ If the chain gets stuck when sawing with the upper
side it may be thrust towards the operator. For this
reason you should saw wherever possible with the bottom side, as the chainsaw will then be thrust
away from the body towards the wood.
_ Pay extra attention when cutting splintered wood.
Sawed off pieces of wood may be catapulted in any
direction (risk of injury!)
_ Do not use the chainsaw to remove nails or similar
objects.
_ When lopping off branches, the chain saw should
be supported wherever possible against
the trunk, Do not cut with the tip of the guide bar.
_ Leave branch lopping work should be carried out
by trained personnel! Risk of injury!
_ Pay special attention to branches under tension.
Do not cut through freely suspended
branches from underneath.
_ Never stand on the trunk when loping off
branches.
_ The chainsaw should not be used for forest work,
i.e. for felling and lopping off branches in the forest.
Because of the cable connection the saw operator
does not have the necessary mobility and his safety
is not guaranteed!
_ Always stand to the side of the tree being felled.
_ When the tree is being felled, watch out for falling
branches when stepping back.
_ On slopes the saw operator should stand to the
upper or left or right side the trunk or lying tree,
never to the bottom side.
_ Watch out for trunks rolling towards you. Kick-
back!
_ The power saw is likely to recoil if the tip of the
guide bar (especially the top quarter) accidentally
touches wood or any other solid objects. In this case
the saw will move uncontrolled and will be hurled
towards the operator at full power (risk of injury!).
_ When working with the chain saw, protective
gloves, suitable shoes, leg protectors, eye
protectors and ear protectors should be used.
_ If the work involves any risk of head injury, a
safety helmet must be worn When cutting
down trees and cutting and cutting off branches of
felled or fallen trees. in addition a face protector
should be worn.
_ Always pull the plug from the socket outlet before
attempting to check or adjust the chain or to correct
some fault and whenever moving one workplace to
another.
_ Never switch on the chain saw unless you have a
firm hold of the tool. a secure footing and
are sure that the guide bar and saw chain are not
touching anything.
_ Always hold the saw with both hands (right hand
on rear handle, left hand on handle.
_ Never saw above shoulder height, while standing
on a ladder or In a tree or in any other insecure
position.
_ When sawing timber that has split, take particular
care that no small pieces of wood are broken off
and thrown by the saw chain.
_ During breaks, the saw should be laid down in
such a way that there Is no risk of injury to
anyone from the saw chain.
_ The chain saw should never be lent to or be
allowed to come into the hands of persons who
are not familiar with the use of such a tool. The
operating Instructions should also go with the saw.