–
Never use the machine with just one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
Dust (e. g., sawdust), fumes and smoke pro‐
duced while using the machine may be hazard‐
ous to health. If dust levels are high, wear a suit‐
able respirator.
Do not touch the saw chain while the engine is
running. If the saw chain becomes jammed by an
obstruction, switch off the engine immediately
before attempting to remove the obstruction –
risk of injury.
Opening the throttle while the saw chain is
blocked increases the load and reduces engine
speed. The clutch then slips continuously and
this causes overheating and damage to impor‐
tant components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing
components) – and this can increase the risk of
injury from the saw chain moving while the
engine is idling.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
To reduce the risk of injury, switch off the engine
before changing the saw chain.
If you use a harness, ensure that the exhaust
gas flow is diverted away from your body – Risk
of fire!
3.5.2
Limbing
max
473BA008 KN
Hold the power tool at an angle. Do not stand
directly underneath the limb being cut. Do not
exceed an angle of 60° from the horizontal.
Watch for falling wood.
Keep the work area clear – remove interfering
limbs and brush.
Before sawing branches, establish an escape
route and remove all obstacles.
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When performing the separating cut, position the
bar against the branch near the hook. This will
prevent the power tool from making jolting move‐
ments when you start the separating cut.
Start the cut with the saw chain at full throttle.
Always cut with a correctly sharpened, properly
tensioned saw chain – the depth gauge setting
must not be too large.
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