Additional Safety Rules; Proper Use; Personal Protective Equipment - Makita UC3020A Instruction Manual

................... Caution: kickback!
................... Protect against rain and damp!
................... Wear a helmet, goggles and ear protec-
tion!
................... Wear safety gloves!
................... Withdraw the mains plug!
................... First aid
......... Recycling
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................... CE marking
........... Maximum permissible length of cut
.......... Direction of chain travel
................... Chain oil
............. Chain brake released/applied
................... Prohibited!
Intended use
The tool is intended for cutting lumbers and logs.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are
double-insulated in accordance with European Standard
and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without
earth wire.
For public low-voltage distribution systems of
between 220 V and 250 V.
Switching operations of electric apparatus cause voltage
fluctuations. The operation of this device under unfavor-
able mains conditions can have adverse effects to the
operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance
equal or less than 0.35 Ohms it can be presumed that
there will be no negative effects. The mains socket used
for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective
circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Read the instruction manual in order to familiarize
yourself with operation of the chain saw.
2. Before using the chain saw for the first time,
arrange to have instruction in its operation. If this
is not possible, at least practice cutting round tim-
ber on a trestle before beginning work.
3. The chain saw must not be used by children or
young persons under 18 years of age. Young per-
sons over 16 years of age may be exempted from
this restriction if they are undergoing training
under the supervision of an expert.
4. Working with the chain saw requires a high level
of concentration. Do not work with the saw if you
are not feeling fit and well. Carry out all work
calmly and carefully.
5. Never work under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.

Proper use

1. The chain saw is intended solely for cutting wood.
Do not use it for example to cut plastic or porous
concrete.
2. Only use the chain saw for operations described
in this instruction manual. Do not, for example,
use it to trim hedges or for similar purposes.
3. The chain saw must not be used for forestry work,
i.e. for felling and limbing standing timber. The
chain saw cable does not provide the operator
with the mobility and safety required for such
work.
4. The chain saw is not intended for commercial use.
5. Do not overload the chain saw.

Personal protective equipment

1. Clothing must be close-fitting, but must not
obstruct mobility.
2. Wear the following protective clothing during
work:
• A tested safety helmet, if a hazard is presented by fall-
ing branches or similar;
• A face mask or goggles;
• Suitable ear protection (ear muffs, custom or mould-
able ear plugs). Octave brand analysis upon request.
• Firm leather safety gloves;
• Long trousers manufactured from strong fabric;
• Protective dungarees of cut-resistant fabric;
• Safety shoes or boots with non-slip soles, steel toes,
and cut-resistant fabric lining;
• A breathing mask, when carrying out work which pro-
duces dust (e.g. sawing dry wood).
Protection against electric shock
................... The chain saw must not be used in wet
1. Only plug the saw into earthed sockets in tested
electrical circuits. Check that the system voltage
matches that on the rating plate. Ensure that a 16
A line fuse is fitted. Saws used in the open air
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must be connected to a residual current-operated
circuit-breaker with an operating current no higher
than 30 mA.
................... Should the connecting cable be dam-
Safe working practices
1. Before starting work, check that the chain saw is
in proper working order and that its condition
weather or damp environments, as the
electric motor is not waterproof.
aged, withdraw the mains plug immedi-
ately.
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