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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with
cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly
sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Muf
fl
er
The muf
fl
er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of
fi
res.
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules
requiring among other things the muf
fl
er must be equipped
with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
•
Reduce the risk of kickback.
•
Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off
the bar.
•
Obtain optimal cutting performance.
•
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
•
Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
•
Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
•
Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened!
Follow our instructions and use the recommended
fi
le
gauge.
A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases
the risk of accidents.
•
Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our
instructions and use the recommended depth gauge
clearance.
Too large a clearance increases the risk of
kickback.
•
Keep the chain properly tensioned!
If the chain is slack
it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on
the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
•
Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly
maintained!
A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to
break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and
drive sprocket.
!
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the
fi
ngers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
!
WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a
fi
re. Never start the
machine indoors or near combustible
material!
CAUTION! The muf
fl
er gets very hot during and after use.
This also applies during idling. Be aware of the
fi
re hazard,
especially when working near
fl
ammable substances and/
or vapours.
!
WARNING! Never use a saw without a
muf
fl
er, or with a damaged muf
fl
er. A
damaged muf
fl
er may substantially increase
the noise level and the
fi
re hazard. Keep
fi
re
fi
ghting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor
screen is required in your area, never use
the saw without or with a broken spark
arrestor screen.
