O-Mac MF 2500, Manual

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than could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or
embankments.
• Look out for traffic when using the machine
near the road.
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the
machine with the engine hot on leaves, dry
grass or other flammable material.
Behaviour
• When running, the machine must always
be firmly held in both hands, (left hand on the
front hand grip and the right hand on the rear
hand grip, even if the operator is left- handed)
at a safe distance from all body parts.
• Always use caution and take on a firm and
well balances position.
• Avoid using unstable ladders or platforms.
• Avoid working alone or in an isolated
place, in case you have to find help after an
accident.
• Never run, always walk.
• Make sure the bar does not come into
violent contact with foreign bodies/obstacles
and try to prevent any material from being
hurled by the moving chain. Kickback may
occur if the bar comes into contact with an
obstacle. Kickback occurs when the tip of the
chain comes in contact with an object or when
the wood contracts and jams the chain during
sawing. This contact with the tip of the chain
can cause a rapid backward motion, pushing
the guide bar up and towards the operator.
This also happens when the chain is jammed
along the upper part of the bar. In both cases,
kickback can cause the operator to lose
control of the chainsaw, leading to serious
consequences. To prevent kickbacks, take all
appropriate precautions provided below:
– Hold the saw firmly, with the thumbs and
fingers around the chainsaw grips, and
position your body and arms so that you can
resist the force of a kickback.
– Do not fully extend the arms and do not saw
above shoulder height.
– Only used the guide bar and chains
recommended by the manufacturer.
– Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
regarding sharpening and maintenance of
the chainsaw.
• Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust
produced by the chain when cutting.
• Do not touch the engine parts whichheat
up during use. Burns hazard.
• If something breaks or an accident
occurs during work, turn off the engine
immediately and move the machine away to
prevent further damage; if an accident occurs
with injuries or third parties are injured, carry
out the first aid measures most suitable for
the situation immediately and contact the
medical authorities for any necessary health
care. Carefully remove any debris which
could cause damage or injury to persons or
animals if ignored.
• Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called “Raynaud’s syndrome” or “white
hand”), especially to people suffering from
circulation disorders. The symptoms appear
in the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/
or by gripping the hand grips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur, the length of
time the machine is used must be reduced
and a doctor consulted.
Use limitations
• Do not use the machine if you are unable
to hold it with both hands or keep it steady on
your legs while working.