ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
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Before using the product and after any shock, please check it for signs of wear or damage. Please carry out
repairs if necessary.
Always switch off the machine:
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Every time you leave the device unattended;
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Before releasing an obstruction;
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the product;
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After hitting a foreign object;
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Every time the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Pay attention to foot and cutting injuries.
Inspect and regularly service the product. Repairs should be carried out only by an authorized service center or a
similar qualified specialist.
When not in use, the machine must be stored in a locked dry place, out of the reach of children.
When transporting the tool, always add the blade guard to the blade. Always carry the tool by holding the handle,
never the blade.
Do not use the product on a slippery surface.
Do not use the product on steep, slippery slopes.
When planning your work schedule, allow enough time for rest. Limit continuous use of the device, eg use 30 ~ 40
minutes per session, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Work a maximum of two hours per
day
If the machine has struck foreign objects, check if the tool is damaged and bring it to repair if necessary.
Do not place any part of the body on the chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before starting the chain saw,
make sure that the chain is not in contact with anything. A moment of inattention during use may cause your
clothing or body part to stick to the chain.
Always hold the chainsaw back handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chainsaw by inverting your hands increases the risk of personal injury and should never be used.
For the chainsaw designed with the chain guide on the left side, the reference to the "right hand" and "left hand"
positions is reversed.
When cutting a branch that is under stress, pay attention to the risk of elastic return. When the tension of the wood
fibres is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and / or project the chain saw out of control.
Exercise extreme caution when cutting brush and young shrubs. Fine materials can grip the cutting chain and be
thrown as a whip in your direction, or you lose balance under the effect of traction.
Follow the instructions for lubrication, tension and chain change accessories. A chain whose tension and
lubrication are incorrect can either break or increase the risk of rebound.
Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Oily, greasy grips are slippery and cause loss of control.
Be careful when using the machine during stormy weather. Do not use the machine during lightning,
thunderstorms or in bad weather. Do not expose the tool to rain.
Do not use the tool in damp environment
It is recommended to use the spiked bumper provided for cutting trees and thick branches.
Perform regular functional check of the clutch. It should be no have chain movement at idling speed.
When operating the tool, be careful of the emission of exhaust gases, lubrication oil mist and saw dust; avoid to be
exposed to these and wear protective equipment.
Wear protective gloves when assembly, disassembly, sharpening chain tensioning and when handling the guide
bar.
Guide-bar and chain adjustments should be performed with the engine stopped (machine switched off).
Regularly check and test the chain brake.
Hazards may be encountered while using the saw, such as blockage of the saw chain, in order to reduce hazards,
follow the instruction for cutting operation; always check the condition of the tool, do not start the chainsaw directly
in the tree.
Fuel Handling
Be very careful when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust
components to cool before refuelling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel inside a room.
Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water heater.
If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but rather move it away from the spill before starting to use
it. Clean any spills.
Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refuelling.
Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
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