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MCSW40-2
Getting
Started . . .
Operation
> When sawing ensure the product does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks,
fences, nails etc. Such objects may be flung out and could result in damage to the
product, serious or even fatal injuries.
> Never operate the product on a ladder or other insecure support.
> If the chain jams in the cut: STOP THE ENGINE. Do not try to pull the product free.
Use a lever to open the cut and free the chain. Failure to do so could result in serious
or even fatal injuries.
> Only cut with the engine at high speed in order to avoid blockage.
> Use extreme caution when cutting small size bushes and saplings. Slender material
may catch the saw chain and whip toward the operator or put the operator off balance.
> Operate the product only in well ventilated areas.
> Do not operate the product with one hand! This product is intended for two handed
use only. Place right hand on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle. You
cannot control reactive forces and you may lose control of the product, which may
result in the skating or bouncing of the bar and chain along the limb or log.
> Do not operate the product if you are tired or ill.
> Do not operate the product under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
> Do not operate the product if you have any medical conditions that might be aggravated
by strenuous work. Consult a doctor before operating this product.
> Do not touch the exhaust during use - IT GETS VERY HOT during use.
> Do not operate the product if it is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely
and securely assembled. Make sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released.
> Do not operate the product on a tree unless you have been specifically trained to
do so. Operation of the product while up on a tree may result in serious or even
fatal injuries.
> Do not operate the product near or around flammable liquids or gases.
> Do not smoke whilst operating the product.
> Do not lock the product over fixed stands.
> Do not grip the handles with constant or excessive pressure. This might increase the
feeling of vibration and the risk of “Vibration White Finger (VWF)” disease.
> Do not over-reach when operating the product or cut above shoulder height.
> When cutting a limb (branch) that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that
you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.
> Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause
a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
> Cut wood only. Do not use the product for purposes not intended. For example, do
not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use
of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous
situations.
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