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If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected
supply.
3. Personal Safety
•
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing
and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.
•
Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
•
Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the OFF
position before connecting to the
power source and/or battery pack,
picking up, or carrying the power tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch invites accidents.
•
Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
•
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
jewelry or clothing. Keep hair,
clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can get caught in moving
parts.
4. Power tool use and care.
•
Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
•
Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
•
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
•
Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar the power tool or
these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
•
Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
•
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
•
Use the power tool, accessories,
and tool bits, etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5. 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.
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Keep all body parts away from the
saw chain when the chain saw is
operating. Before you start the chain
saw, make sure that the saw chain is
not touching anything. A moment of
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inattention while operating
chainsaws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or
body with the chainsaw.
2. Always hold the chainsaw with
your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chainsaw with
a reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
3. Wear safety glasses and
hearing protection. Further
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.
4. Do no operate the chainsaw in
a tree. Operation of a chainsaw
while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
5. Always keep proper footing and
operate the chainsaw only when
standing on a fixed, secure, and
level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control
of the chainsaw.
6. When cutting a limb that is
under tension be alert for spring
back. When the tension in the
wood fibers is released, the
spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the
chainsaw out of control.
7. Use extreme caution when
cutting brush and saplings. The
slender material may catch the
chainsaw and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
8. Carry the chainsaw by the front
handle with the chainsaw
switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or
storing the chainsaw always fit
the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the chainsaw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental
