Safety - Zenoah GZ381 Operator's Manual

EU V
WARNING: Tampering with the engine
voids the EU type-approval of this product.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• A chainsaw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or
incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death. It
is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements
in the event of a damaged muffler.
• Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes,
chain oil mist and sawdust can represent a health
risk.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• The information in this operator's manual is never a
substitute for professional skills and experience. If
you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your servicing
dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not
attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Before using a chainsaw you must understand the
effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See
instructions under the heading
page 27 .
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
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service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under
Maintenance on page 30
• Never use a product with visible damage to the
spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of
sparking arises, which can cause a fire.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination
of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of
kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain
combinations we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. See instructions under
page 39
• Never start a chainsaw unless the bar, saw chain
and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions
Assembly on page 24 . Without a
under the heading
bar and saw chain attached to the chainsaw the
clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.
• Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous
because you may lose control of the chainsaw.
• Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. As the product is equipped with a spring-
loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• You must have a steady stance in order to have full
control over the chainsaw. Never work standing on a
ladder, in a tree or where you do not have a firm
ground to stand on.
(Fig. 13)
• Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or some other object.
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