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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely
and that the return springs work properly.
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Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle
control is in the idle position you should check the
carburetor idle adjustment.
Chain catcher
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is
fi
rmly
attached to the body of the chain saw.
Right hand guard
Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects, such as cracks.
Vibration damping system
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached
to the engine unit and handle unit.
Stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muf
fl
er
Never use a machine that has a faulty muf
fl
er.
Regularly check that the muf
fl
er is securely attached to the
machine.
If the muf
fl
er on your machine is
fi
tted with a spark arrestor
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious
damage.
Never use a muf
fl
er if the spark arrestor mesh is missing
or defective.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
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Reduce the risk of kickback.
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Reduce the risk of the chain breaking or jumping.
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Obtain maximum cutting performance.
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Extend the life of cutting equipment.
General rules
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Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See the Technical data section.
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WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
safety equipment. The machine’s safety
equipment must be checked and maintained
as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
