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ECSP51
Getting
Started . . .
> Fuel vapour pressure may build up inside the fuel tank depending on the fuel used,
weather conditions and the tank venting system. To reduce the risk of burns and
other personal injuries, remove the fuel tank cap carefully to allow any pressure
build up to release slowly.
> Ensure the spark plug connector is secure after refilling the fuel tank. Loose connector
may cause electrical arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire
or explosion.
> Use caution when handling fuel. To avoid any accidental fires, move the product at
least 3 metres from the fuelling point before starting the engine.
> Do not operate the product if it is leaking fuel.
> Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running.
> Do not store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a boiler,
stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or other sources of heat or fire
which might ignite the fuel.
> If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe up spills and allow
remaining fuel to evaporate before starting the engine on again.
> If you have spilt fuel on yourself or on your clothes, change your clothes and wash
any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel before turning the engine
on again.
> If fuel has ignited, put out the fire with a dry powder fire extinguisher.
> Never breathe in any fuel fumes, when you are refuelling the product.
> Keep fuel fresh (less than 30 days) or add fuel stabiliser.
Getting started
> Do not operate the product indoors. The product produces poisonous exhaust fumes
whilst the engine is running which may be colourless and odourless.
> Do not wrap the recoil starter rope around your hand whilst starting the product. This
may result in injuries to your hand or fingers.
> Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are
slippery and may cause loss of control.
> Do not operate the product with a slack chain. A slack chain may jump off the guide
bar and cause serious or even fatal injuries.
> Do not operate the product with one hand! Serious injury to the operator or bystanders
may result from one handed operation.
> Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before starting the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any objects
and is free from obstructions. A moment of inattention while operating the chain saw
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
> Stop the engine before placing the product down.
> Check for signs of wear or damage before each use, after any impact or if the product
has been dropped. Repair the product if necessary.
Safety information
