Nakayama ES1200, Original Instructions Manual

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recommended.
Suitable protective clothing
reduces the risk of injury caused by wood chips
flying around and by accidentally coming in
contact with of the power tool.
- Never let children work with the power tool.
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Always make sure that you are standing on
solid ground and use the power tool only if
you are on solid, secure and level ground.
Slippery ground or unstable surfaces such as on a
ladder could make you lose balance or make you
lose control of the power tool.
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While cutting a branch that is under tension,
you have to anticipate that it could spring
back. If the pressure in the wood fibres is
released, the branch under pressure may hit
the operator and / or wrench the tool from your
grasp.
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Be especially careful when cutting
undergrowths and young trees. The thin
material may get caught in the electric power
tool and hit you or throw you off balance.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication and
changing accessories.
Improperly tightened
or lubricated chain/ shears may either break or
increase the risk of a kickback.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery and lead
to the loss of control.
- If the cutting mechanism bumps against foreign
bodies of if the power tool has unusual sounds
or strong vibration, disconnect the power supply
and let the device to come to a standstill.
Take the following steps:
a) Check the device for damages
b) Check the device whether parts are loosened.
- If necessary, tighten loose parts again
- Get all defective parts repaired or replace
original spare parts.
- Check the material to be cut before beginning
work. Remove any foreign material found. Pay
heed while you are working on foreign objects.
Should you nevertheless encounter an obstacle
when cutting, switch off the machine and remove
the obstacle.
- Never leave the appliance unattended at the
workplace. If you stop work, please store the
appliance in a safe place.
- Never use the device in rain or in damp, moist
environment.
- Do not cut against hard objects. By doing so,
you will avoid hurting yourself and damaging the
device.
- Do not try to use the device to cut grass that
does not grow on the ground; for example, do
not try to cut grass, which grows on walls or on
the stones, etc.
- Before you connect the appliance to the mains,
please ensure that none of the rotating elements
are damaged and the reels are used correctly and
are attached.
- Before putting the machine into operation
and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage, and get the necessary repairs done.
- Repairs may be done only by an electrical
specialist.
6.2 Security warnings for chain saw
1. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain, when it is functioning. Before you start
the chain saw, make sure that the chain does
not touch anything. Lack of attention during the
operation of the chain saw can cause the saw
chain to get entangled with your clothes or body.