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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
Gloves should be used when sharpening
chain.
Always wear safety protective equipment such
as jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with
steel toe-caps and non-slip soles whenever
you use a chain saw. For working in trees the
safety boots must be suitable for climbing
techniques. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
Wear hearing protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.
For respiratory protection, wear a protection
mask while emitting the chain oil mist and dust
from sawdust.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before the unit
is set down.
When operation is prolonged, take a break
from time to time so that you may avoid
possible whitefinger disease which is caused
by vibration.
The operator must obey the local regulations
of cutting area.
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each
use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place
and securely tightened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the
unit/machine.
Make sure the safety guard is properly
attached.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
Never let the chain strike any obstacle.
If the chain makes contact, the machine should
be stopped and checked carefully.
Make sure the automatic oiler is working.Keep
the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let chain
run dry on the bar.
All chainsaw service, other than the items listed
in the operator's/owner's manual, should be
performed by competent chain-saw service
personnel. (For example, if improper tools are
used to remove the flywheel or if an improper
tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to
remove the clutch, structural damage to the
flywheel could occur and could subsequently
cause the flywheel to burst.)
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before
starting engine.
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the
unit/machine. It is recommended that the fuel
be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the
tank, store so fuel will not leak.
Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces. etc.
Fuel safety
Unit / machine safety
Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the wood after
insecticide has been applied.
Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the hazard
zone, Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
Hold the unit/machine firmly with the right
hand on the rear handle and the left hand on
the front handle.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
muffler and cutting attachment when the
engine is running.
Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.
Before felling a tree, the operator must be
accustomed to the sawing techniques of the
chain saw.
Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing
tree.
While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands
with thumb firmly locked around front handle,
and stand with feet well balanced and your
body balanced.
Stand to the side of the saw when cutting -
never directly behind it.
Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree,
because the chain may suddenly be drawn into
a tree.
When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the
units as it breaks into clear, so it will not follow
through and cut your legs, feet or body, or
contact an obstruction.
Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up
and back at operator). Never cut with the nose
of the bar.
Cutting safety
Maintain the unit/machine according to rec-
ommended procedures.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts
as recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintenance safety
2. Warnings and safety instructions.
Operator safety
WARNING!
This chain saw is designed especially for
tree care and surgery. Only persons trained
in tree care and surgery may use this saw.
Observe all literature, procedures and
recommendations from the relevant
professional organization. Failure to do so
constitutes a high accident risk. We
recommend always using a rising platform
for sawing in trees. Rappelling techniques
are extremely dangerous and require special
training. The operator must be trained in and
familiar with the use of safety equipment and
working and climbing techniques. Always
use the restraining equipment for both the
operator and the saw.
WARNING!
Using guide bar/chain other than recom-
mended by the manufacturer which are not
approved, could result in a high risk of
personal accidents or injury.
WARNING!
Never use chain saw without any safety
equipment or that has faulty safety
equipment. It could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
WARNING!
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain whitefinger dis-ease or
carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual
and regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If any of
the above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
WARNING!
Long or continuous exposure to high noise
levels may cause permanent hearing
impairment. Always wear approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
Carry the unit/machine by hand with the
engine stopped and the muffler away from
your body.
Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit/machine before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the
unit/machine, It is recommended that the fuel
be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the
tank, store so fuel will not leak.
Store unit/machine out of the reach of
children.
Clean and maintenance the unit carefully and
store it in a dry place
Make sure engine switch is off when trans-
porting or storing.
When transporting in a vehicle, cover chain
with chain cover.
Transport and storage
WARNING!
Improper maintenance could result in
serious engine damage or in serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe
personal injury or loss of life, if instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE!
Helpful information for correct function and
use.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, take care and use common sense.
Contact HITACHI dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by
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