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7. Safe clothing.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery that may become entangled in the
moving parts of the chain saw. You must you use anti-slip safety shoes when
working outdoors. Always wear protective caps for long hair.
8. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Use safety glasses, safety shoes, comfortable clothing, protective gloves, and
ear and head protection.
9. Transporting the chain saw.
Use the chain guard in order to avoid injury.
When not in use, transport the chain saw by using both the hand grips. Keep
your fingers away from the switch and ensure that the bar and the chain are on
the front side, in a well visible position and raised from the ground.
10. Working in safety.
Use clamps and trestles in order to clamp the piece and work in safety.
11. Avoid unsafe movements.
Always make sure that your stance is supported and balanced.
12. Maintain your appliance carefully.
Keep the tool sharpened and clean for better performance and safety. Follow the
instruction for lubrication and changing the accessories. Keep the handles clean,
dry, and free from oil and grease.
13. Switch off the machine
Switch off using the relevant control when not in use, when cleaning, when
tensioning or changing the chain, or when replacing accessories.
14. Removing the keys.
Before using, always check that all tools have been removed from the chain saw.
15. Avoid accidental starts.
Never transport the chain saw with the engine switched on. Ensure that the engine
switch is in the OFF ‘0’ position.
16. Use caution while working.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted and always pay attention to what you are
doing. Use your common sense. Never use the machine when tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicines that reduce alertness.
17. Check the damaged parts.
Before using the chain saw, always check the safety features and other potentially
damaged or worn parts carefully in order to determine if the chain saw is capable
of functioning correctly and long enough to complete the task at hand. Check
the alignment of the moving parts, potentially damaged components, the general
assembly, and other aspects that may influence correct operation. If ever the
protective components or other elements are damaged, you must have them
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised customer service centre. Do not
use the tool if it is not working correctly.
18. IMPORTANT!
The use of accessories other than those recommended in this instruction manual
may cause accidents or injury and it is forbidden.
19. Have the chain saw repaired only by qualified professional technicians.
This tool complies with all required safety standards. Repairs must be carried out
by qualified technicians and only original spare parts must be used. Otherwise,
the operator may face serious danger when using this tool.
20. Protection from kickbacks.
WARNING! There may be kickbacks if the end or the top of the bar come into
contact with an object or when wood becomes lodged in the chain of the chain
saw during cutting. In some cases this contact may cause kickbacks, pushing the
bar forcefully backwards towards the operator. The snagging of the chain along
the upper part of the bar may push the bar forcefully backwards towards the
operator. Both of these reactions may result in a loss of control or cause serious
injury to the operator. It is very important to follow the instructions below very
carefully in order to minimize the risk of kickback.
A. Hold the trimmer firmly: hold it firmly with both hands when the engine is running,
with your right hand on the rear hand grip and your left hand on the front hand grip.
B. Avoid unsafe movements.
C. Always make sure that your stance is supported and balanced.
D. Check that the tip of the bar does not touch trunks, branches, the ground or other
obstacles.
E. Use only bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
21. It is forbidden to climb onto plants/trees with the trimmer.
22. Do not use the chain saw…
… if it is damaged, inadequately regulated, or assembled incompletely or unsafely.
Check that the chain of the chain saw stops when the lever is released. Do not
use the chain saw if the accelerator lever does not function correctly.
23. Do not carry out operations or repairs for which you have no competence and
experience.
24. Do not use the machine with one hand!
Grasp both handles. Hold it in front of you, never on the side.
25. Keep your hands clean, dry, and free from oil and grease.
26. Avoid dirt, or sawdust from accumulating on the machine.
27 The chain saw is to be used exclusively by qualified personnel trained in tree
maintenance.
28. The chain saw was designed for non-professional use.
It was not designed for heavy duty or continuous jobs.
29. Do not use the chain saw for oversized jobs that would require larger equipment.
30. Before starting the machine, read the operating instructions carefully in order to
use the machine properly.
31. Before use, always check that the tension of the chain has been properly adjusted.
A chain that is too loose may be dangerous and cause injury.
32.
Whoever is using the tool for the first time must ensure that he/she has been
given practical instructions on the use of a chain saw and on protection equi-
pment from an expert.
It is advisable to begin practice cuts of small branches on small trees.
33. All the maintenance operations other than those indicated in the operating manual
and maintenance instructions must be carried out by specialised personnel. Do
not attempt to carry out repairs yourself.
34.
WARNING! Do not remove, alter or render inoperative any safety device that
comes with the unit.
35.
When felling trees, maintain a distance of at least twice the height of the tree
between yourself and your colleagues.
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We thank you for having purchased this product.
Your new tool has been manufactured according to the highest quality standards,
guaranteeing you long term service and safety.
Important! The illustrated chain saw is only for pruning and must be used by
operators ashore trained to maintain trees.
WARNING! Before using this appliance, carefully read and follow the instructions
in this manual that refer to the diagrams and technical data in order to ensure
that commissioning, starting, use, stopping, and maintenance are carried out
properly.
WARNING! Before using this appliance, in order to ensure that correct commis-
sioning, start-up, use, stopping and maintenance are carried out correctly, please
read carefully and apply the following instructions. Before beginning work, you
should be familiar with the controls and safe use of this tool. Make sure you know
how to stop it in case of an emergency. Incorrect use of this tool could result in
serious injury or death and damage to property. Always consider your safety and
the safety of others and act accordingly.
Any use of this appliance other than those indicated in these instructions may
damage the appliance and create serious risk to both people and property.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The chain saw accessory for trimmers is a useful cutting tool that allows the most
varied of trimming areas to be reached.
This tool allows shrubs to be trimmed on the ground maintaining the standard position
adopted when using the trimmer.
For trimming high up use a safe and stable position and take care not to get injured
by the branch that has been trimmed.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION (FIG.A)
1) Bar
2) Chain
3) Oil cap
4) Oil tank
5) Bar fixing nut/s
6) Chain cover
7) Chain adjustment screw
8) Trimmer hose coupling
9) Oil flow adjustment screw
10) Lubricator
12) Power unit (not supplied)
DESCRIPTION OF MARKS AND SYMBOLS (FIG. B)
1. Technical data
2. Machine model
3. Lotto number
5. IMPORTANT!
6. Read this appliance and power unit manuals before using this tool
7. Wear eye protection and visors as well as hearing protection, mask and safety
hard hats
8. IMPORTANT! Read the safety measures to be taken in order to avoid the danger
of kickback
9. IMPORTANT! Always wear protective gloves. Always wear protective shoes. Wear
protective clothing
10. Warning! Do not carry out any cutting operations near to electrical lines.
11. Warning! This is a pruning chain saw and must only be used by ashore trained
operators, please read the instructions manual.
12. It is forbidden to climb the tree.
13. Oil for chain lubrication.
14. Protect the device from rain and moisture!
15. Be careful to falling fragments!
SAFETY REGULATIONS
1. Keep the work area clean.
Begin cutting operations only after having cleaned the work area. There must
also be a firm support. Do not begin working until you have established a plan to
escape from the falling branch.
2. Consider the work area environment carefully.
Be cautious when cutting bushes and small saplings as their tender consistency
may cause them to become entangled in the chain, hitting you or throwing you off
balance. Never use the chain saw in areas where there is a danger of explosion, or
near flammable liquids or gases.Do not work near electrical wires or connections.
3. Keep children and other visitors at a safe distance.
Children and other visitors must maintain a safe distance from the work area and
must not touch the tool.
4. Storing the chain saw.
When not being used, these tools must be stored in a dry place, on a high shelf
or in a locked cupboard out of the reach of children.
5. Do not force the chain saw or subject it to excessive pressure.
In order to guarantee better performance and safety the cut must be followed
through without exerting excessive pressure on the saw.
6. Correct use of this tool.
Use this tool only to cut wood. Do not use the chain saw on other materials.
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