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Electric Chainsaw Operatorʼs Manual

2. Introduction to the Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions are intended to facilitate your becom-

ing acquainted with the machine and using it in accordance with the

regulations. The Operating Instructions contain important information on

how to use the machine safely, correctly and economically. Observing

this information will help increase the reliability and working life of the

machine. The Operating Instructions must always be at hand when the

machine is being used.

They must be read and observed by every person dealing with the ma-

chine, whether operating, servicing or transporting it.

In addition to the Operating Instructions and the applicable rules of the

prevention of accidents valid in the country of use and on site, the gener-

ally recognized rules on working safely and correctly must be observed

as well as the accident prevention rules of the relevant professional

associations.

3. Important Instructions for Your Personal Safety

3.1. General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions! Fail-

ure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in

electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Safe all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term ‘power tool’ in the warnings refers to your corded power tool.

1) Work Area Safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power

tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical Safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the

plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded

power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce

risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water

entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pull-

ing 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.

e) 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.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,

use a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal Safety

a) 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medi-

cation. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protec-

tion. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-

tions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the

off-position before connecting to power source picking up

or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites

accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part

of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep

your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction

and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and

properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related

hazards.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for

your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch

is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting

the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not

allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instruc-

tions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that

may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cut-

ting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accord-

ance with these instructions, taking into account the working

conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power

tool for operations different from those intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person

using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

3.2. Chain Saw Safety Warnings:

a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the

chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make

sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of

inattention while operating chain saw may cause entanglement of

your clothing or body with the saw chain.

b) 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 with a reversed hand conguration increases the risk of

personal injury and should never be done.

c) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,

because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own

cord. Saw chain contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric

shock.

d) Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further pro-

tective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recom-

mended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury

caused by ying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.

e) Do not operate a chain saw in a trees. Operating of a chain saw

while up in a tree may result in personal injury.

f) Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only

when standing on xed, secure and level surface. Slippery or

unstable surfaces such as ladder may cause a loss of balance or

the control of the chain saw.

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