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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw han
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dles, with both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces. Kickback
forces can be controlled by the opera-
tor, if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the chain saw in unex-
pected situations.
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Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains
may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer’s sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
13.
Before starting work, check that the
chain saw is in proper working order
and that its condition complies with the
safety regulations. Check in particular
that:
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The chain brake is working properly;
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The run-down brake is working
properly;
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The bar and the sprocket cover are
fitted correctly;
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The chain has been sharpened and
tensioned in accordance with the
regulations.
14.
Do not start the chain saw with the
chain cover being installed on it.
Starting
the chain saw with the chain cover being
installed on it may cause the chain cover
to thrown out forward resulting in personal
injury and damage to objects around the
operator.
Additional Safety Warnings:
1.
When using the tool with battery adapter, be
careful not to trip over the cord during operation.
2.
When using the tool with battery adapter,
keep the cord away from obstacles such
as a workpiece and branches during
operation.
The cord caught by obstacles
may cause serious injury.
Top handle chainsaw specific safety
warnings
1.
Perform cleaning and maintenance
before storage in accordance with the
instruction manual.
2.
Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw during
car transportation to avoid fuel or chain oil
leakage, damage to the tool and personal injury.
3.
Regularly check the functionality of
chain brake.
4.
Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never
smoke when you fill the chain oil.
5.
National regulation may restrict the use
of the chain saw.
6.
If the equipment gets heavy impact or
fall, check the condition before continu-
ing work. Check the controls and safety
devices for malfunction. If there is any
damage or doubt, ask our authorized ser-
vice center for the inspection and repair.
7.
Always activate the chain brake before
starting the chain saw.
8.
Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid
skating (skid movement) or bouncing of
the saw when starting a cut.
9.
At the end of the cut, be careful to keep
your balance due to the “drop”.
10.
Take into account the direction and speed of
the wind. Avoid sawdust and chain oil mist.
Protective equipment
1.
In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot
injuries as well as to protect your hearing
the following protective equipment must be
used during operation of the chain saw:
— The kind of clothing should be appro-
priate, i. e. it should be tight-fitting
but not be a hindrance. Do not wear
jewelry or clothing which could become
entangled with bushes or shrubs. If you
have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
— It is necessary to wear a protective
helmet whenever working with the
chain saw. The
protective helmet
is
to be checked in regular intervals for
damage and is to be replaced after 5
years at the latest. Use only approved
protective helmets.
