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Keep guards in place and in
working order. Replace
damaged, missing or failed parts
before using it.
Safety alert symbol. Used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious
injury
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
CE Marking - the product meets
demand and regulations set by
the EU
Noise Level - See label on machine
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Before you put the machine into operation, you must read this instruction manual.
When using this machine, observe the following safety instructions to exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage. Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters. Where
applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents in relation to the use of
this machine.
When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
TRAINING
The operator must receive proper training in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine, including
prohibited operations.
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls & proper use of the equipment. Spend time
to familiarise yourself with your machine before each use.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations
can restrict the operator age.
3. This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
5. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the chainsaw.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
2. Plan your cutting pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, pathways, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
3. To help avoid chain contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 15 metres from chainsaw while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters area.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, protective rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting trousers and shirts. Shirts and trousers
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare
feet, sandals, slippery or light- weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
6. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. When maintaining the machine, ensure the engine
is off and spark plug cap removed from the spark plug. Always wear safety gloves when touching the saw
chain.
7. Never operate the chainsaw without proper shields, guards, chain brake or other safety devices in place
and working.
8. Never operate the chainsaw with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
9. Many injuries occur as a result of a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the chainsaw if
you are falling; release the handle immediately.
10. Do not operate the chainsaw while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. The trigger and chain brake are safety devices. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the
safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the chain.
12. Never operate the chainsaw in wet conditions. Always be sure of your footing. A slip or fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the trigger and set the chain brake
immediately and the chain will stop rotating almost immediately.
13. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run with the chainsaw in your hand.
14. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, stop and turn off the engine. Check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
15. Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
16. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
17. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact your
nearest Approved Service Dealer for assistance
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not cut on it.
Do
:
1. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip or fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, release the trigger immediately and set the chain brake.
Do Not
:
1. Do not cut near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not cut on wet ground. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the chainsaw and the cutting activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the cutting area and under care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn the chainsaw off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
4. Keep children away from hot or running machines.
5. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
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