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safe place.
Turn off the device always before you put it down.
Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
Before each use,carry out a visual inspection of the
device.
Check if all screws and connecting parts are tightened.
Always hold the device with both hands tightly.
Check before each use of the device and its components
and protective devices for damage or wear and make the
necessary repairs if required. Never deactivate safety
equipment. Do not use the appliance if damage or wear
and tear come to light.
Keep the tools clean and operative, in order to be able to
work better and safer.
Always hold the device at a sufficient distance from the
body when working.
Switch off the device during work breaks and change of
location always completely, wait for the standstill of the
chain saw and put on the chain guard.
Never leave the appliance unattended at the workplace.
Store the device during work breaks in a safe place.
Do not get distracted while operating the device.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the device.
Never use the device in the rain, in a damp or wet
environment and do not store it outdoors.
Do not use the chain saw in the vicinity of flammable
liquids or gases and wet or humid environment. If this is
not observed, there is danger of fire or explosion.
Work only under appropriate light conditions.
You are responsible for the safety in your work area.
Caution! Some tools/cutting equipments show sharp
edges and tips. Please be especially careful while
dealing with them and wear protective gloves to protect
yourself against injury!
Make sure you have a secure position and wear slip-
resistant, high closed shoes.
Protect the device against rain and moisture. In case the
engine is running, hold the saw always with both your
hands firmly.
Use the claw as starting point for each cut, always start
to cut with the operating chain saw.
Carry out the cut so that the saw does not get stuck in
the wood.
Pay particular attention to the branches found under
tension.
Pull out the device only with the operating saw chain
from the wood.
Never work with the device above shoulder height or
with one-hand.
Stand always outside the direction of falling. Stand on
slopes above the falling tree. Carry out sawing work on
a tree, which is standing on a slope always sidewise,
never from above or from below.
Always be aware of the direction of the fall of the part
to be cut off.
Never position yourself with the rail tip for cutting and
never cut with the bar tip.
- Danger of backlash! There is always danger of
backlash if the bar tip comes in contact with wood or
other objects. The chain saw becomes uncontrollable
through this and can be pushed with great force in the
direction of the operator.
Always saw through just one branch all at once. Please
pay attention while cutting to length on the adjacent
trunk.
Do not use the device as lever to move objects.
During transport and while storing, always use the chain
guard.
Secure the device during transport to avoid lost of fuel,
damage or injury.
Warning!
Keep passers-by away from the running device, never
work alone however.
Keep yourself within earshot of other person, in case
you need assistance.
Stop the engine immediately, if someone approaches
you.
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