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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.
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Place the chain saw on the ground and hold the rear
handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle
firmly using your left hand. Make sure the chain saw is
steady and the chain is not touching the ground or other
objects. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand
and pull the starter cord.
Never twist the starter cord
around your hand.
Fuel safety
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Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
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Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
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Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
before starting it.
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Never start the machine:
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If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe
off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
2
If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that
has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
3
If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Transport and storage
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Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk
of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or
naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors,
relays/switches, boilers and the like.
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Always store fuel in an approved container designed for
that purpose.
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For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain
saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask
where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your
local petrol station.
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Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
service is carried out before long-term storage.
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The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
storage.
General working instructions
Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of
kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the
heading How to avoid kickback.
Before using a chain saw you must understand the difference
between cutting with the top and bottom edges of the bar. See
instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
Basic safety rules
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Look around you:
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To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
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To make sure that none of the above might come
within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees.
Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a
situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident.
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Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as
icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
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WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are highly
flammable. Take care when handling fuel and
chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire,
explosion and those associated with
inhalation.
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WARNING! This section describes basic
safety rules for using a chain saw. This
information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience. If you get
into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your chain
saw dealer, service agent or an experienced
chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that
you feel unsure of!
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