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5.4 Safety functions of the chainsaw (Fig.1)
• A SAW-CHAIN WITH LOW KICKBACK (2) helps you
with specially developed safety devices to reduce
kickback forces so you can absorb them better.
• THE CHAIN BRAKE LEVER/HAND PROTEC-
TION (5) protects the left hand of the operator if it
slides off the front handle when the saw is running.
•
THE CHAIN BRAKE (5) is a safety function to re
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duce injury based on kickback by stopping a run-
ning saw-chain within milliseconds. It is activated
by the CHAIN BRAKE LEVER.
• THE THROTTLE TRIGGER INTERLOCK (11) pre-
vents accidental acceleration of the motor. The
throttle can be activated only when the throttle trig-
ger interlock is pressed.
• THE ON/OFF SWITCH (10) immediately stops the
motor when it is switched off. The stop switch must
be turned to ON to start the motor (again).
• THE CHAIN CATCHER (20) reduces the risk of in-
jury if the saw-chain breaks or slips when the mo-
tor is running. The chain catcher is designed to
catch a flailing chain.
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NOTICE
Familiarise yourself with the saw and its components.
5.5 Warning notices for chainsaws
• When the saw is running, keep all body parts away
from the saw-chain. Before starting the saw, en-
sure that nothing touches the saw-chain. When
working with a chainsaw, a moment of careless-
ness can cause clothing or body parts to be caught
by the saw-chain.
• Do not work with this chainsaw on a tree unless
you are especially trained for this. In the event of
improper use of a chainsaw on a tree, there is a
risk of injury.
• When cutting a branch under tension, expect it
to spring back. When the tension is released, the
branch can hit the operator and/or take away con-
trol of the chainsaw.
• Be particularly careful when cutting undergrowth
and young trees. Thin material can get caught in
the saw-chain and be ejected in your direction or
make you lose your balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
saw-chain not moving and the guide bar pointing
backwards. During transport and storage of the
chainsaw always attach the safety cover. Careful
handling of the chainsaw reduces the likelihood of
accidentally touching the running saw-chain.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain ten-
sion and replacement of accessories. An improp-
erly tensioned or lubricated chain can either break
or increase the kickback risk.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery and
cause loss of control.
• Only ever saw timber. Do not use the chainsaw
for work for which it is not intended - Example: Do
not use the chainsaw for sawing plastic, masonry
• Always close the screw plug on the fuel tank prop-
erly, so loosening is prevented from vibrations dur-
ing operation.
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DANGER
Never refuel the machine close to an open flame.
Special safety regulations for the use of internal
combustion motors
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DANGER
Internal combustion motors are a particular danger
during operation and refuelling. Always read and fol-
low the warnings. Non-compliance can lead to se-
vere and even lethal injuries.
1.
Do not make any modifications to the machine.
2.
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CAUTION!
Risk of poisoning, Exhaust fumes,
fuel and lubricants are poisonous. Exhaust fumes
must not be inhaled.
3.
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CAUTION!
Risk of burns!, Do not touch the
exhaust system and the drive motor.
4. Do not use the machine in unventilated rooms or
easily flammable environments.
5.
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Risk of explosion!
Never use the machine in
rooms with easily flammable substances.
6.
During transport, secure the tool against sliding
and tilting.
7. Ensure that no fuel is spilled on the motor or the
exhaust during refuelling.
8. Repairs and setting work must be carried out by
authorised specialists.
9. Do not touch mechanically moving or hot parts.
Do not remove protective covers.
10.
The values specified in Technical Data under
sound power level (LWA) and sound pressure lev-
el (LPA) are emission levels and do not neces-
sarily represent safe working levels. As there is a
connection between emission and immission lev-
els, it cannot be used reliably to determine poten-
tially required, additional safety measures. Fac-
tors influencing the current employee‘s immission
level include characteristics of the working en-
vironment, other noise sources etc. such as the
number of machines and other nearby process-
es and the time frame the user is exposed to the
noise. The reliable immission level can also vary
by country. However, this information will give the
machine‘s user the opportunity to carry out a bet-
ter risk assessment.
11. Never put objects into the venting slots. This al-
so applies when the machine is turned off. Non-
compliance can cause injuries or damage to the
machine.
12. Keep the tool free from oil, dirt and other contam-
inants.
13.
Ensure that sound absorbers and air filters func
-
tion properly. These parts act as flame protection
in the event of misfire.
14. Turn off the motor: - Whenever you leave the machine
- Before refuelling.
15.
Never use the choke lever to stop the motor.