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Replace the spark plug
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Never store the machine where children may gain access to it
THIS PRODUCT PRODUCES POISONOUS EXHAUST FUMES AS SOON AS THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
THESE GASES MAY BE COLOURLESS AND ODOURLESS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY, NEVER RUN THE MACHINE INDOORS, OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENSURE
PROPER VENTILATION WHEN WORKING IN TRENCHES OR OTHER CONFINED SPACES.
Chain Saw Safety
WARNING: Chainsaws are potentially dangerous machines which can cause major injury if used by untrained
people
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DO NOT allow children or pets near the work area
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Check that other people are a safe distance away from your work area before starting to cut. When tree
felling, all other people should be a minimum distance equal to twice the height of the tree away
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DO NOT work alone. Always ensure that there is someone nearby to help in an emergency
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DO NOT use this product in wet conditions. Ensure that material to be cut is dry before starting work
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Use of this tool requires the use of gloves, eye/face protection, dust mask, ear defenders, hard hat, and
sturdy clothing
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ALWAYS carry the chainsaw by its front handle, with the blade pointing backwards, away from your body
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When felling trees, always plan an escape route before cutting. Ensure that there is a clear space behind
you, at least twice as far as the tree is tall. The escape route should be clear of all obstructions
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ALWAYS keep the cutting blade properly lubricated; keep covered when not in use
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ALWAYS check the work area for hidden objects, fencing, cables etc.
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Ensure that material to be cut does not contain any foreign objects. Only use this chainsaw to cut wood. Be
sure that it is safe to cut before beginning a job
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NEVER pass arms or legs below the blade when cutting. Always stand back from the cutting area, in a
stable position
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Be prepared for the possibility of kickback. Under some circumstances, if used incorrectly, the chainsaw
may be thrown back towards the user. Correct use and maintenance will significantly reduce the chance of
kickback occurring
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If the chainsaw jams, switch off immediately. Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before attempting
to clear jammed material
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Be aware that some wood dust is toxic. This is especially likely if you are cutting wood treaded with stains,
or preservatives. If you are unsure of what treatments your wood may have had, do not cut
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Assess your own physical condition. Using a chainsaw, even a smaller model, is physically demanding.
Do not start a job unless you are confident that you are fit and strong enough to complete it. Never use a
chainsaw when tired, unwell, or under the influence of any kind of drugs or alcohol
Kickback Prevention and Safety Precautions
WARNING: Chainsaw operators
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Be aware of kickback. Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain near the upper quadrant of the
guide bar nose comes into contact with a solid object, or is pinched. The reaction of the chain’s cutting force
causes a rotational force on the chainsaw, in the direction opposite to the chain movement. This may lead
to the bar being flung up and back, in an uncontrolled arc, mainly in the plane of the guide bar. Under some
cutting circumstances the guide bar moves towards the operator, who, as a result, may suffer severe or
fatal injury.
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Certain cutting actions may influence kickback. Kickback may occur when the nose of the guide bar
is unexpectedly pinched, unintentionally comes into contact with solid materials inside the wood, or is
incorrectly used to begin a plunge cut. Kickback may also occur during tree limbing work. The greater the
force of the kickback, the more difficult it is for the operator to control the chainsaw.
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Many factors influence the occurrence and intensity of a kickback, including saw chain speed, the speed of
the impact with the object, the angle of contact, chain condition etc. The type of guide bar and saw chain
used is another major factor in the occurrence and intensity of kickback reactions.
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw
and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
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Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
WARNING: Use of guide bar/chain combinations not listed in ‘Specification’, or other third-party accessories,
may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injuries. Only the chain/guide bar combinations listed in
this manual have been designed to comply with ANSI B 175.1-1991, the chainsaw kickback standard. Non-listed
bar/chain combinations may not be fully compatible with the safety features fitted to this chainsaw, and reduce
their efficiency.
WARNING: A dull or wrongly sharpened saw chain may lead to an increased risk of kickback. Improper
adjustment of the depth gauges increases the energy of a potential kickback. ALWAYS cut with a properly
sharpened saw chain.
WARNING: An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain after the
brake mechanism was triggered, or may not activate the brake at all.
WARNING: Never operate your chainsaw without the front hand guard in place. When kickback occurs, this
guard protects your left hand and other body parts. Removal of the hand guard will also render the chain brake
inoperable.
Follow these steps to avoid kickback, preventing injury:
1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip at all times
2. ALWAYS stand to the side of the cutting path
3. At all times, be aware of where the tip of the guide bar is located
4. NEVER let the tip of the guide bar come into contact with any object
5. DO NOT use the tip of the guide bar for cutting
6. Stay alert for shifting of the wood and other forces that may cause the cut to close, pinching the saw chain
and guide bar
7. Take extreme care when cutting small, tough branches, as those may easily get caught in the saw chain
8. DO NOT overreach, and NEVER cut above shoulder height
9. ALWAYS wait until the saw chain has reached its maximum cutting speed, before making contact with the
wood
10. ONLY ever cut one log at a time
11. Be extremely careful when you have to re-enter a previously made cut
12. NEVER attempt to perform a plunge cut, if you are inexperienced or have not received formal chainsaw
training
13. Maintain the saw chain according to manufacturer instructions. Cut with a correctly sharpened, properly
tensioned saw chain at all times
Hedge Trimmer Safety
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ALWAYS use adequate protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, eye protection, solid shoes and
cut-resistant trousers when working with this hedge trimmer
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DO NOT use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in damp conditions
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Keep hands and fingers well away from the blades
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Always hold the hedge trimmer securely with both hands on the handles when working with the device
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Switch the hedge trimmer off and ensure that the ignition lead is disconnected from the spark plug before
cleaning, removing obstructions or carrying out maintenance. DO NOT attempt to free a jammed blade
before the ignition supply has been disconnected
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Switch the hedge trimmer off and ensure that the ignition lead is disconnected from the spark plug if work is
interrupted. If you are interrupted when operating the trimmer, complete the process and switch off before
turning your attention away from the hedge trimmer
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This hedge trimmer has been designed to cut soft, new growth and should NOT be used on thick branches,
hard wood or for other forms of cutting
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This product requires the use of two hands to ensure safe operation
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Never allow untrained users or children to use the hedge trimmer
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Inspect the area to be cut before starting. Remove any objects or debris that could be thrown, jammed or
become entangled in the blades
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Adopt a stable stance always keeping the hedge trimmer in front of your body
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Grip the front handle bar switch with one hand. With the other hand grip the rear handle and with your
fingers squeeze the trigger switch
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Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before commencing the cut
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When cutting always move in a forward direction. Never move backwards while operating the hedge
trimmer in case you could fall over unseen obstacles
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Never work towards people or solid objects such as walls, trees or vehicles etc.
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If the blade stalls during cutting, stop the hedge trimmer immediately and disconnect the ignition lead before
investigating the cause. Remove any jammed debris from the blades and examine them for damage before
re-commencing cutting. Always replace any damaged blades.
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