AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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MODEL NUMBER: BG-EC 620T, 11/11
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from the pruner. Before starting up the
pruner make sure that it is not touching
anything.
When you are working with a pruner,
a single moment of carelessness is all it takes to
catch up clothing or parts of your body in the
pruner.
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Do not use the pruner while up a tree
unless you are specially trained to do this.
Otherwise you risk injuring yourself if you use the
pruner inappropriately whilst up a tree.
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When cutting through a branch which is
under tension, take into account how it
will spring back once the cut has been
made.
Once the tension in the wood fibers is
released the cut branch could hit the operator
and/or seize control of the pruner.
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Carry the pruner with the chain stationary
and the guide rail facing backwards.
Always it the protective cover when
transporting the pruner or putting it into
storage.
Careful handling of the pruner reduces
the likelihood of accidental contact with the saw
chain while it is running.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication,
chain tension and replacement of
accessories.
A chain which is not properly
tensioned or lubricated can break or increase the
risk of kickback.
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Keep the handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
Greasy or oily handles are
slippery and will result in loss of control.
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Only use the pruner to cut wood. The
chain must only be used to perform
the work for which it is intended. For
example: Never use the pruner to cut
plastic or brickwork, or building materials
which are not made of wood.
Use of the
pruner for non-intended or non-approved work
can create dangerous situations.
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands,
with fingers and thumbs hooked around
the handles. Steady yourself with your
body and arms in a position in which you
can control the kickback forces.
Provided
appropriate measures are taken, an operator
should be capable of controlling the kickback
forces. Never let go of the chain saw.
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Avoid abnormal working postures.
Never cut above shoulder height.
This
prevents accidental contact with the tip of the
rail and offers better control over the pruner in
unexpected situations.
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Always use the correct replacement rails
and saw chains recommended by the
manufacturer.
The use of incorrect replacement
rails or saw chains may result in breakage of the
chain or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for sharpening and maintaining the saw
chain.
The risk of kickback is increased if the
depth limiter is set too low.
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Take special care when cutting undergrowth and
young trees. The thin material can become caught
in the saw chain and whip back towards you or
make you lose your balance.
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Do not cut into the ground, metal fences or
similar unsuitable items and materials.
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We recommend that people who are using a
pruner for the first time should arrange for a
well-versed person to instruct them on how to
work with a pruner and the safety equipment, for
example in the form of practical exercises (cutting
wood on a sawing trestle, etc.).
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Keep your working area free of obstacles and
ensure that you have adequate freedom of
movement. Do not work in constricted areas in
which you could continuously get too close to the
operating saw chain.
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Keep your working area tidy and free of off-
cuts and other obstacles over which you could
stumble.
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Ensure that you maintain a steady foothold.
Only use the pruner on flat surfaces where you
have a firm footing. Never work on ladders or on
slippery surfaces on which you could lose your
balance or otherwise lose control of the pruner.
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Saw small round timber only on a sawing trestle
in order to secure it from rolling away.
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Before you start felling branches: Make sure that
there is nobody within a range of at least two
and a half times the length of the branch.
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Take the weather conditions into account when
felling trees. Do not fell trees in strong or gusting
wind. Do not fell trees in frost conditions or on
frozen, icy ground. Do not fell trees in rain or if
visibility is poor.
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Comply with local regulations.
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Always hold the pruner with your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the pruner with your hands in
the wrong positions increases the risk of injury
and must therefore be avoided.
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Wear safety goggles and ear protection. Other
safety equipment for the head, hands, legs and
feet is recommended. Correct safety equipment
reduces the risk of injury caused by catapulted
foreign bodies or in the event of accidental
contact with the pruner.
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Always maintain a steady standing position and
only work with the pruner if you are standing on
a solid, safe and flat surface. Slippery or unsafe
surfaces such as ladders can cause you to lose
your balance or control over the pruner.
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Plan an escape route from falling trees or
branches in advance. Make sure that this escape
route is free of obstacles which could restrict or
prevent free movement. Keep in mind that freshly
cut grass or bark is slippery.
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Ensure that somebody is in the vicinity (but at a
safe distance) in case of an accident.
