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Personal safety
• Never use only one hand when using the saw! Otherwise there is a
risk that operating staff, helpers or onlookers may get injured. A chain-
saw has been designed for use with both hands.
• Wear your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), consisting of:
Cut-resistant and non-slip safety shoes, cut-protection trousers, highly
visible vest or jacket in signal colours, gloves and a helmet with visor
and hearing protection.
• When starting the chainsaw or cutting with it, no other people should
be close to you. Ensure onlookers and animals cannot get into the
working environment.
• When the motor is running, all body parts must point away from the
chainsaw.
Safety notices for handling flammable fuels
1.
WARNING!: Petrol is easily flammable!
2. Store petrol in containers that have been designed specially for this
purpose.
3. Refill with petrol when you are outdoors, and do not smoke.
4. Refill with petrol before starting the motor. Never remove the fuel tank
filler cap or refill with petrol while the motor is running or when it is still
hot.
5. When fuel has been spilled, do not start the motor but remove the ma-
chine from the area of the spilled fuel and avoid all ignition sources un-
til all petrol fumes have dispersed. Put the cap back securely on the fu-
el tank and on the canister.
Refuelling
• Turn off the motor before refuelling.
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CAUTION! Always open the fuel filler cap carefully so the existing pres-
sure can be released slowly.
• High temperatures are generated on the casing during work. Before
refuelling, allow the machine to cool down fully.
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CAUTION! If the machine has not cooled down sufficiently, the fuel
could ignite during refuelling and cause severe burns.
• Ensure that the tank is not overfilled. If you spill any fuel, it has to be
Safety regulations
