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SAFETY INFORMATION
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•
Do not force the power tool.
Use the correct chain saw for your application. The correct chain saw
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•
Do not use the chain saw if the switch does
not tur
n it on and off.
Any chain saw that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety me
asures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
• Store idle chain saws out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the chain saw
or these instructions to operate the chain saw. Chain
saws are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•
Maintain chain saws
. Check for misalignment or bind
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
that may affect the chain saw’s operation. If dama
ged, have the chain saw
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained chain saws.
•
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
likely to bind and are easier to control.
•
Use the chain saw, accessories and tool bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
w
ork to be performed.
Use of the chain saw for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically design
ated
battery packs
. Use of any other battery packs
create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
f
rom other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal object
s that can
make a connection from one terminal
another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause bu
rns or a fire.
•
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject
e
d from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6. SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
7. CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
c
hain when the chain saw is operating.
Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention
while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
•
Always hold the chain saw with your right ha
n
d on the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
•
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Adequate 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 chain saw in a tree
. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
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