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In case of significant changes in behaviour, immediately turn off the
chainsaw and find the cause.
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Only saw wood. Do not use chainsaws for work for which it is not
intended. Do not use chainsaws for sawing plastic, masonry or non-
wood construction materials. The use of a chain saw for work for
which it is not designed can lead to dangerous situations.
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When sawing a tensioned branch, consider that the branch will
bounce back. When the tension in the wood fibres decreases, the
tensioned branch can hit the operator and / or the operator may lose
control of the chainsaw.
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Take special care when sawing bushes and young trees. Thin
material can be caught in the chain and hit you or you may lose
balance because of it.
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Carry the chainsaw when turned off and hold it on the front handle
and the chain must be facing away from the body. Always install the
protective cover when transporting or storing the chainsaw.
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Turn the engine off before checking the tension of the chain, before
replacing the chain, before removing the chain and before removing
the faults! For maintenance work, extract the plug from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tensioning and
replacement of accessories. Poorly tensioned or lubricated chain
can tear or increase the risk of kickback.
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The cutting tool must be sharp and clean. You must regularly
sharpen the chain and replace worn parts in due time. A well-
groomed cutting tool with sharp cutting edges does not get stuck as
frequently and is easier to guide.
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Handles must be dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Slippery,
oiled hands are slippery and lead to loss of control.
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Make sure that all movable parts are operating faultlessly and do
not jam, whether parts are broken or damaged so as to negatively
affect the operation of the chainsaw. The damaged parts must be
repaired before using the chainsaw. Many accidents occur due to
poorly maintained tools.