MTD GCS 4100/40, Instruction Manual, Page: 10 / 162

English Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Combustion Engine
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– Keep the handles dry, clean and
free of oil and grease. Greasy and
oily handles are slippery and will
cause a loss of control.
– When the saw is running, keep all
body parts away from the saw
chain. Before starting the chain
saw, ensure that the saw chain is
not touching anything.
– Never saw above shoulder height!
Do not bend forwards or lean bac
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kwards!
– Always ensure you have a firm
footing and use the chain saw only
when you are standing on solid,
safe and level ground. Slippery
ground or unsteady footing, such
as on a ladder, may cause you to
lose your balance or lose control
of the chain saw.
– Do not extend your arms too far
forwards.
– Never work on ladders, on trees or
in other positions in which you do
not have a firm footing.
– Take great care when moving
backwards. Danger of stumbling!
– Always saw at a high chain speed
to reduce the risk of the chain saw
kicking back, slipping or jamming.
– Do not saw pieces of wood which
are under tension.
– Do not work alone! Ensure that
you can call, see or communicate
in some other way with another
person who is able to provide First
Aid in an emergency.
– Before putting the chain saw
down, the engine must be
switched off and the chain must
have come to a standstill!
– Whenever changing position,
switch the engine off and activate
the chain brake. Only carry the
chain saw with the saw rail
pointing backwards and with the
sheath attached.
– Never operate the device in a
damp or wet environment.
– Empty the fuel tank before trans
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porting the device.
– Store the device in a dry, closed
room to prevent unauthorised use
or damage. Keep the device away
from children.
– Never sprinkle or spray the device
with water or other liquids.
– Keep the device dry, clean and
free of dust. Always clean the
device after use, and follow the
instructions for cleaning and
storage.
– When in operation, the saw chain
should not move when idling
(throttle not opened). Check this
after each use. If the saw chain
does move nonetheless, have the
chain saw serviced by a service
centre before using it again.
– Check the device for damage
each time before use or if it is
knocked or dropped. If there is any
damage, have the device serviced
by a service centre before using it
again.
– Caution, the exhaust gases, lubri
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cating oil vapour and sawdust are
a health hazard.
– Bear in mind that in correct main
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tenance, the use of spare parts
that do not meet the specifications
or removing or modify the safety
facilities can lead to damage to the
device and to severe injuries to
the person working with it.
– Always keep the chain saw in
good working order.
– Stop the chain saw at once if the
chain has jammed while cutting.
Never attempt to forcibly pull out
the guide rail. Widen the cut with a
wedge or an iron bar.
– The chain saw has a spiked
bumper. The spiked bumper
ensures safe and easy operation
of the chain saw. It increases your
stability when sawing vertically.
Caution! For that reason always
make use of the spiked bumper! It
can be anchored in the wood and
so used as a rotation point.
Always set the chain saw down as
flat and as close as possible to the
spiked bumper to avoid risks,
Before all work on this
device
To prevent injury before performing
any work on the device
(e.g. maintenance and adjustments)
– switch off the engine,
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill,
– remove the spark plug terminal,
– allow the engine to cool down
(approx. 30 minutes).
After working with the device
– Before leaving the device, always
remove the spark plug terminal.
– Place the sheath on the cutting
mechanism.
Personal protective
equipment/appropriate
clothing
When working with the chain saw,
always wear the following protective
equipment:
Head protection:
Protective helmet with
face protection
Hearing protection:
Ear plugs / ear
defenders according to
DIN EN 352-1
Eye protection:
all-round tightly fitting
goggles / protective
shield on the helmet
Foot protection: Foot
protection: Safety boots
with non-slip soles, steel
toecaps and leg
protection
Hand protection:
Protective leather gloves
Clothing: Trousers and
jacket to protect against
cuts
Avoid becoming entangled by your
clothing:
– Wear only tight-fitting clothing!
– Do not wear any jewellery!
– Cover long hair with a hair net!
Symbols on the device
On the device you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels.
Here is an explanation of the
symbols:
Before switching on,
follow the safety
instructions.
Before switching on,
read the operating
instructions!
!