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SAfETY REgUlATIONS
Tool general safety warnings
CAUTION! Read all the warnings and instructions.
Failure to comply with the warnings and instructions may cause electric shock, fire
and/or serious injuries.
Keep all the warnings and instructions for future reference.
The terms “electrical tool” in the warnings refer to mains-operated electrical tools (with
line connection) and to battery-operated electrical tools (without line connection).
1) SAfETY IN ThE wORK AREA
a) Keep the work area clean and well lit. Overcrowded and/or badly lit areas may
cause accidents.
b) Do not operate electrical tools in explosive atmospheres, e.g. in the presence of
inflammable liquids, gases or powders. Electrical tools create sparks that may ignite
powders or fumes.
c) Keep children and passers-by at a distance when operating an electrical tool.
Distractions may cause you to lose control of the tool.
2) ElECTRICAl SAfETY
a) The electrical tool plug must correspond to the socket. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use adaptors with earthed electrical tools. Unmodified plugs and
suitable sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Do not allow the body of the tool to come into contact with earthed surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators. If your body is earthed, the risk of
electric shock increases.
c) Do not expose electrical tools to rain and do not use them in wet environments.
Water permeating into an electrical tool increases the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not let the cable become worn. Never use the cable to transport, pull or
disconnect the electrical tool from the power supply socket. Keep the cable away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or twisted cables increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) When using an electrical tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor
use. The use of a suitable cable reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If using the electrical tool in a wet place cannot be avoided, use a power supply
protected by a suitable residual current device (RCD). The use of a suitable residual
current device (RCD) reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAl SAfETY
a) Never allow yourself to be distracted. Control what you are doing and use your
common sense when using electrical tools. Never use the tool when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines. A moment of distraction when
using electrical tools could cause serious personal injuries.
b) Use personal safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protection equipment
such as dust repelling masks, anti-slip safety shoes, gloves, safety helmets, or ear
protections reduces the possibility of personal injuries.
c) Prevent switching the tool on accidentally. Make sure that the switch is in the off
position before connecting the tool to the electric power supply and/or to battery
units and before taking or transporting it. Carrying electrical tools with your finger
on the switch or connecting them to the electric power supply with the switch in the
on position can cause accidents.
d) Remove any adjustment wrench before switching on the electrical tool. Any key
or spanner left attached to a rotating part of the electrical tool may cause personal
injuries.
e) Do not lose your balance. Always keep an appropriate position and balance. This
allows better control of the electrical tool in unexpected situations.
f) Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair may get
entangled in the moving parts.
g) If any devices to be connected to dust extraction and collection systems are provided,
make sure that they are connected and used appropriately. The use of these devices
may reduce the risks connected with dust.
4) USE AND MAINTENANCE Of ElECTRICAl TOOlS
a) Do not force the electrical tool. Use a suitable tool for the operation to be carried
out. An appropriate electrical tool can perform the work with higher efficiency and
safety without having to exceed the parameters intended for its use.
b) Do not use the electrical tool if the on/off switch is not activated properly. Any
electrical tool that cannot be controlled by its switch is dangerous and must be
repaired before use.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power supply and/or from the electrical tool battery unit
before any adjustment, replace the accessories or store the electrical tools. These
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidental start of the electrical tool.
d) Store unused electrical tools out of reach of children and do not allow them to be
used by any unskilled people or who are not aware of these instructions. Electrical
tools are dangerous if used by unskilled people.
e) Carry out the required maintenance on electrical tools. Check any possible misa-
lignment or locking of the moving parts, any breakage of the parts and any other
condition that may affect the operation of electrical tools. If there is any damage, the
electrical tool must be fixed before use. Numerous accidents are caused by improper
maintenance of electrical tools.
f) Keep the cutting elements, where fitted, clean and sharpened. Cutting elements
in good conditions and with sharp edges are less likely to get blocked and can be
controlled more easily.
g) Use the electrical tool, accessories and bits etc. according to these instructions,
considering the work conditions and the operation to be performed. The use of the
electrical tool for operations other than those for which it is intended may cause
dangerous situations.
5) SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS fOR ChAIN SAwS
a) WARNING! There may be kickbacks if the end or the top of the bar come into con-
tact with an object or when wood becomes lodged in the chain of the saw during
cutting. The kickback tends to push the machine suddenly backwards towards the
user and may cause loss of control of the machine, as well as severe injuries to the
operator. It is very important to follow the instructions below very carefully in order
to minimize the risk of kickback:
1. Grip the machine firmly: hold it firmly with both hands when the motor is running.
2. Avoid unsafe movements.
3. Always make sure that your stance is supported and balanced.
4. Check that the tip of the bar does not touch trunks, branches, the ground or other
obstacles.
5. Use only bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or equivalents.
a) Do not stand under the cutting area and stay away from the branch falling area.
b) Do not stand on stairs or unstable supports when the machine is operating.
c) Use the machine with both hands and apply a constant cutting pressure without
exerting excessive pressure on the wood. d) Do not attempt to use the machine for
cutting branches of a larger diameter than the guide bar length.
e) Important! The machine must not be used in a position such that any parts are
within a distance of 10 m from the elevated electric lines.
f) Use the necessary measures to keep all other people at a safe distance and far
from the working area.
g) The machine can be used only for pruning operations and must not be used to chop
down plants or for cutting on trestles.
h) Use the personal protection equipment such as: hear protection (earmuffs), eye
protection (visor or goggles), head protection (helmet), hand protection (gloves),
respiratory protection (mask), foot protection with non-slip shoes and suitably
adherent clothes.
i) Trim branches in sections and pay attention as they fall or bounce to the ground
l) Keep a correct posture with legs on the ground and good balance during opera-
tion.
m) Never leave the chain loose as it may come off the bar while cutting and increase
the risk of kickback.
n) Always use the belt supplied
6) USE AND PRECAUTIONS fOR USE Of BATTERY-OPERATED TOOlS
a) Recharge only with the charger indicated by the manufacturer. Any inappropriate
charger can cause fire hazard when used with other battery units.
b) Use electrical tools only with specifically designated battery units. The use of any
other type of battery charger can cause serious injury or fire hazard.
c) When the battery unit is not in use, keep away from other metal objects such as,
paper clips, coins, keys, screws or other small metal objects which could create a
connection between the two terminals. Short-circuiting the battery terminals can
cause serious injury, burns or fires.
d) If it is in poor condition, the battery liquid may leak. In such case, avoid any contact.
In case of accidental contact, rinse immediately with water. If case of contact with
eyes, immediately contact a doctor. The liquid leaking out of the battery can cause
irritations or burns.
7) SUPPORT
a) The electrical tool must be repaired exclusively by qualified engineers using identical
spare parts. This guarantees the constant safety of the electrical tool.
8) ADDITIONAl SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS fOR BATTERIES AND ChARgINg DEvI-
CES
BATTERIES:
a) Do not dismantle, open or tear the battery or the elements of the rechargeable
battery.
b) Do not expose to water.
c) Do not burn the battery, even in the case of serious damage or when it is completely
used. The battery unit can explode in a fire.
d) Do not store in places where the temperatures can exceed 40°C.
e) Do not expose the elements or the batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct
sunlight.
f) Do not leave the batteries in the battery charger after charging them.
g) Only charge batteries at room temperature.
h) Only use the battery charger provided with the machine (see technical data).
i) Before charging, make sure the battery is dry and clean.
l) Only use the appropriate type of batteries specifically for the machine (see technical
data).
m) Follow the instructions in the “Demolition” section for battery disposal.
n) If the liquid leaks out of the battery, dry it carefully with a cloth avoiding any contact
with the skin and eyes. In case of skin contact, rinse with plenty of clean water. In
case of contact with the eyes wash with plenty of clean water and immediately
seek medical advice.
n) Do not subject the elements or the batteries to mechanical impact.
o) Keep the batteries and the elements out of the reach of children.
p) Do not short-circuit the rechargeable battery (risk of explosion).
q) In case of faults or improper use of the rechargeable battery, there is a risk of vapour
leakage. Let fresh air in and seek medical advice in case of problems. The vapours
can irritate the respiratory tracts.
BATTERY CHARGER:
a) The plug of the battery charger must match the socket. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
b) Only use the battery charger to charge the batteries supplied with the tool. Other
batteries may explode causing personal injury or damage.
c) After recharging two packs of batteries consecutively, allow the battery charger to
cool down before proceeding with the next charge.
d) When the battery has been charged, disconnect the battery charger from the socket
and remove the battery from the battery charger.
e) Do not use the battery charger cable to transport it or to pull the plug for discon-
necting it from the socket.
