Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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h)
Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Always wear eye protection and ear protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
i)
Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as these can be caught in moving
parts.
Preferably wear non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
keep long hair out of the way.
j)
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
k)
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
l)
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting saw chain. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material.
A moment of inattention while operating the appliance may result In
serious personal injury.
m)
Do not overreach and do not cut over shoulder height. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Personal Safety
Safety Information
Electrical Safety
n)
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
o)
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
p)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
q)
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
r)
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
s)
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD with a tripping current of 30mA or less) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the
risk of electric shock. NOTE! The term residual current device (RCD)”may be replaced by the term
“ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)” or “earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)”.
t)
Be certain the parts are fully tightened before operating the tool.
Check it periodically for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
u)
Risk of cut.
Do not touch or try to stop the cutting saw chain when they are moving.
v)
Disconnect the plug.
Disconnect plug from the tool when not in use or when servicing or
cleaning.
w)
Check for damaged parts.
Before further use, carefully check the tool for damage. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation.
Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged or defective. Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorized service agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.
x)
Grip the tool securely.
Always hold the tool securely in both hands while working with it.
y)
Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
z)
Keeps cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the saw chains.
aa)
Do not overload the tool.
Only work in the performance range stated. Do not use tools
that do not have sufficient power for heavy jobs. Do not use the tool for any use other than that
intended by the manufacturer.
bb)
Avoid damage to the tool.
Do not apply extra weight and do not drag the tool over hard
surfaces such as tiles or steps.
cc)
Do not operate a chainsaw while climbing in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a
tree may result in personal injury.
dd)
Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw 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 chainsaw.
ee)
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back.
When the tension
in the wood fibers is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
chainsaw out of control.
ff)
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
gg)
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
hh)
Cut wood only.
Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use
chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for
operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
ii)
Maintain a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go
of the chainsaw.
jj)
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when
the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact, in some cases, may
cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar rapidly back to towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
kk)
Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from
your body.
When transporting or storing the chainsaw, always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw
Operation Safety
Safety Information