Hyundai power products HYC1600E, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
• You must keep all parts of the body away from the chain when the chainsaw is operating.
Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the
saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on a fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a branch that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw
out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting bush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling
of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kick-back.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use
chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for
operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Chainsaw Safety Warnings
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