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Pay attention to foot and cutting injuries.
Inspect and regularly service the product. Repairs should be carried out only by an authorized service center or a
similar qualified specialist.
When not in use, store the product out of the reach of children.
Children should not play with plastic bags, sheets and small parts! Keep them out of the reach of children. There
is a danger of suffocation!
When transporting the tool, always add the blade guard to the blade. Always carry the tool by holding the handle,
never the blade.
Do not use the product on a slippery surface.
Do not use the product on steep, slippery slopes.
When planning your work schedule, allow enough time for rest. Limit continuous use of the device, e.g. use 30 ~
40 minutes per session, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Work a maximum of two hours
per day
If the machine has struck foreign objects, check if the tool is damaged and bring it to repair if necessary.
Do not place any part of the body on the chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before starting the chain saw,
make sure that the chain is not in contact with anything. A moment of inattention during use may cause your
clothing or body part to stick to the chain.
Always hold the chainsaw back handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chainsaw by inverting your hands increases the risk of personal injury and should never be used.
For the chainsaw designed with the chain guide on the left side, the reference to the "right hand" and "left hand"
positions is reversed.
When cutting a branch that is under stress, pay attention to the risk of elastic return. When the tension of the wood
fibres is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and / or project the chain saw out of control.
Exercise extreme caution when cutting brush and young shrubs. Fine materials can grip the cutting chain and be
thrown as a whip in your direction, or you lose balance under the effect of traction.
Follow the instructions for lubrication, tension and chain change accessories. A chain whose tension and
lubrication are incorrect can either break or increase the risk of rebound.
Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Oily, greasy grips are slippery and cause loss of control.
Cut only wood, as well as for pruning and cutting wood. Do not use the chain saw for any other purpose. For
example: do not use it to cut plastic, masonry or construction materials other than wood. Using the chain saw for
operations other than those specified may result in hazardous situations.
Be careful when using the machine during stormy weather. Do not use the machine during lightning,
thunderstorms or in bad weather in general.
There is advantage of using a spiked bumper when cutting thick branches.
The tool must be used with an extension cable; please contact our service or ask your retailer for advice about the
type and length of extension cable that can be used with this chainsaw.
During maintenance and storage
Stop the tool and wait until it stops. Make sure all moving parts have come to a standstill.
Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection, adjustments, maintenance, servicing and storage.
Store the tool where fuel vapour will not reach a flame or spark.
When transporting and storing, always place the tool in its transport guard and protective device on it.
Residual risks
Even if you use this product in compliance with all safety requirements, the potential risks of injury and damage
remain. The following hazards may arise from the structure and design of this product:
There are harmful health consequences resulting from the emission of vibrations if the product is used for long
periods of time or not properly managed and properly maintained.
There is risk of injury and property damage due to attachments or the sudden impact of hidden objects when
using the blade.
Risk of injury to persons and property caused by flying objects.
Prolonged use of this product exposes the operator to vibration and can produce so-called "white finger" disease.
To reduce the risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
If any of the symptoms of "white finger syndrome" occur, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of the
"white finger" include numbness, loss of sensitivity, tingling, pain, loss of strength, colour changes or skin
condition. These symptoms usually appear on the fingers, hands or wrists. Risk increases at low temperatures.
