P.I.T. GCS52-C5, Operation Manual

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Gasoline Chain Saw
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► Do not smoke while refueling and when
working with the chainsaw. Do not
smoke near fuel storage areas, do not ap-
proach them with sources of open fl ames
or sparks.
► Do not start the product if it has been
spilled with fuel or engine oil. Remove
any foreign fuel / oil and allow the product
to dry.
► If fuel spills on your clothing, change it
immediately.
► Do not allow fuel to come into contact
with the body, as it may be harmful to
health.
If fuel gets on your body, wash it
off with soap and water.
► Do not start the engine with oil or fuel
spilled on the product or body.
► Do not start the product if there is a
leak from the engine.
Check the engine
regularly for leaks.
► Be careful when handling fuel. Fuel is
fl ammable liquid with explosive vapor and
can cause serious or fatal injury.
►
Do not inhale fuel vapors, as this can
be harmful to health. Make sure there is
suffi cient air fl ow.
► Do not add fuel while the engine is run-
ning.
►
Make sure the engine is completely
cool before refueling the product.
► Before refueling, slowly open the fuel
fi ller cap and carefully release the pres-
sure.
►
Do not pour fuel into the engine in-
doors. Inadequate ventilation can result in
injury or death from suff ocation or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
► Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully to
prevent fi re.
► Move the product at least 3 m away
from the fueling point before starting it
up.
► Do not add too much fuel to the fuel
tank.
► Make sure no leakage occurs when
moving saw or fuel container.
► Do not place chainsaw or fuel container
near open flames, sparks, or burning
wicks.
Make sure there is no open fl ame
in the storage area.
► Fuel cannot be stored indefi nitely. Only
buy the amount of fuel that should be used
as planned.
►
Both fuel and chain oil should only be
transported and stored in specially des-
ignated and marked containers. Children
should be prevented from accessing these
substances.
► Clean the product before storing it for a
long time.
► Drain fuel from the fuel tank before
storing the product for a long time. Ob-
serve local regulations regarding where
fuel is disposed of.
►
Remove the spark plug cable before
storing the product to prevent acciden-
tal starting of the engine.
Start-up safety
► Do not work alone, just in case some-
one must be nearby (within earshot).
► The combustion engine chain saw must
not be used in the vicinity of human
habitation. Make sure that there are no
bystanders in the area where the saw is
being used. Animal access should also be
prevented.
►
Before starting the saw, check that it
is working perfectly and that it is in
good condition. Pay particular attention
to the following: chain brake action, chain
sharpening and chain tension, brake cover
securely, smooth operation of the throttle
lever and blocking of this lever. Check that
the handles are clean and dry for health
and safety reasons and that the START /
STOP switch is working correctly.
►
The saw should only be started after
complete assembly and inspection. Us-
ing a fully equipped tool should be the rule.
► The operator must be in a stable posi-
tion before starting.
►
The saw should only be started in the
order specified in the maintenance in-
structions. Any other way of launching is
unacceptable.
► When starting, the saw should be sup-
ported securely and held firmly.
Both
the blade of the chain and the chain itself
must not touch anything.
► During operation, hold the saw with
both hands: with the right hand for the
rear handle, and with the left for the arc
handle. The grips should be gripped with
a fi rm grip on the palm and thumb.
► WARNING: after releasing the throttle
lever, the cutting chain will still move for a
while (inertia eff ect).
► You should constantly pay attention to
a stable position.
► The saw should be held in such a way
as not to inhale the exhaust fumes. Do