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GENERAL SAfETy RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
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Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
A
moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or
body with the saw chain.
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Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
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Hold the chaisaw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the chaisaw “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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Always use two hands when operating the chainsaw.
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Contact of the guide-bar tip with any object should be avoided.
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Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
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Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury
by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
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Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain
saw out of control.
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Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD.
Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect
the charger from the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord.
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Do not use a damaged charger.
Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately.
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Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters,
stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals.
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Make sure the battery pack is secured in the charger before beginning operation.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging.
This is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
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Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold.
They will
work best at normal room temperature.
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When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and
remove the battery pack.
W A R N I N G
When transporting or servicing unit, always remove the battery.
