Translation of original operating instructions
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then move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chain saw.
5. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or
cutting. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Children,
pets and bystanders should be a minimum of 10 m away when you start
or operate the chain saw.
6. Never start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the falling tree
7. Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands
when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumb and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
8. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
when the engine is running
9. Before starting the engine, make sure that the chain does not touch
anything.
10. Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body
11. Before each use, check the chain saw for worn, loosened or dam-
aged parts. Never use an appliance that is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not fully and safely assembled. Be sure that the chain
stops immediately when the throttle is released.
12. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the Owner's
Manual, should be per- formed by competent chain saw service
personnel.(E.g., if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel, or
if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove
the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur which
could subsequently cause the flywheel to disintegrate.)
13. Always shut off the engine before setting it down.
14. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings
because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
15. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring- back so
that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is re-
leased.
16. Never cut in high wind, bad weather, when visibility is poor or in very
high or low temperatures. Always check the tree for dead branches
which could fall during the felling operation.
17. Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
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