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Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for chain saws
When the saw is running, keep all body parts away from the saw chain. Before
starting the saw,
ensure that the saw chain touches nothing. When working with a chain saw, a moment of
inattention may result in clothing or body parts being caught by the chain saw.
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front
handle. Holding the chain saw in reverse working position increases the risk of injuries and must
be avoided.
Hold the electric power tool by the insulated handle surfaces, as the saw chain may
may contact
hidden wiring. .
Wear goggles and hearing protection. Additional protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and
feet is recommended. Suitable protective clothing reduces the risk of injury from flying
splinters
and of accidentally touching the saw chain.
Do not work with the chain saw in a tree.
Always ensure you have a firm footing and use the chain saw only when you are
standing on
solid, safe and level ground. Slippery ground or unsteady footing, such as on a ladder, may
cause
you to lose your balance or lose control of the chain saw.
When cutting a branch which is under tension, expect it to spring back. When the
tension in the
Wood is released, the branch under tension may strike the operator and/or cause him to lose
control of the chain saw.
Be particularly careful when cutting undergrowth and young trees. Thin material may
become
caught in the saw chain and strike you or cause you to lose your balance.
Carry the chain saw, switched off, by the front handle, ensuring that the chain saw
is turned away
from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw, always pull on the
protective cover.
Handle the chain saw carefully to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently touching the running saw
chain.