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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before you start the chain saw, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment
of inattention while operating chain saws may
cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with
a reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
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.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back.
When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain
saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
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.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.
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.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g.
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. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a.
Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery pack.
b.
Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs.
Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
c.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small
metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another.
Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or
fire.
d.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with plenty
of soap and water. If liquid contacts eyes,
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
immediately seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6. SERVICE
a.
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.