Petrol-Powered Chainsaw – SX62
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Never use the product when wearing pants with loose cuffs, when wearing sandals, or when barefooted.
Proper Handling of Fuel
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The engine of this chainsaw is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline.
Never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a boiler stove, wood fire, electrical
sparks, welding sparks, or any other sources of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.
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Smoking while operating the chainsaw or refilling its fuel tank is extremely dangerous! Always be sure to
keep lit cigarettes away from the chainsaw at all times.
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When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine first and take a careful look around your surroundings to
make sure that there are no sparks or open flames nearby before refuelling.
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If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe up spills before turning the engine back on
again.
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Alter refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the product to a spot 3m or
more away from where it was refuelled before turning on the engine.
Before Starting the Engine
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Check your work area, the object/s to be cut and the cutting direction. Remove any visible obstacles in the
work area.
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Never start cutting until you have cleared your work area from any obstacles, secured your footing and
planned your retreat path from the falling tree/object.
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Exercise extreme caution and keep bystanders and animals away from the work area whose diameter is 2.5
times that of the cutting object.
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Inspect the machine for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Never operate the machine that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. Make sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
When Starting the Engine
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Always hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Use a firm grip, with your
thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the chainsaw when the engine is already running.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not in contact with anything.
Operation
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Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
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Never touch the muffler, spark plug or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is operating or
immediately after stopping the engine. Doing so could result in serious bums or electrical shock.
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Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings. Slender material may get caught in the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off-balance.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for any spring backs so that you won’t be struck when the
tension in the wood fibres is released.
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Check the tree for any dead branches that could fall during the felling operation.
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Always turn the engine off first before setting the chainsaw down.
