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• Kickbacks can occur if the tip of the guide rail touches an object
or if the wood bends and the saw chain gets caught in the cut.
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 or hot. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust
components to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Petrol is highly flammable. Store petrol only in the containers
provided.
• Never refuel inside a room, refuel outside only.
• Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a
naked flame spark or pilot light, 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 refueling.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If you get fuel
on your body, use a soap and water to remove the fuel.
• Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
During maintenance and storage
• Stop the tool and wait until it stops, pull the spark plug
connector off the spark plug, make sure all moving parts have
come to a standstill.
• Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection,
adjustments, maintenance, servicing and storage.
• Store the tool where fuel vapor will not reach a flame or spark.
