GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from
the handles by vibration damping units.
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.
Muffler
The muffler 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 fires.
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules
requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped
with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.
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 saw chain breaking or jumping off
the bar.
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Obtain optimal cutting performance.
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Extend the life of cutting equipment.
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Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
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Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
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Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened!
Follow our instructions and use the recommended
file gauge.
A damaged or badly sharpened chain
increases the risk of accidents.
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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.
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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 fingers, hands or
wrists. These symptoms may be increased
in cold temperatures.
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WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start the
machine indoors or near combustible
material!
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use.
This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard,
especially when working near flammable substances and/
or vapours.
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WARNING! Never use a saw without a
muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire hazard.
Keep fire fighting equipment handy. If a
spark arrestor screen is required in your
area, never use the saw without or with a
broken spark arrestor screen.
