Safety Precautions Intended Use; General Precautions; Protective Equipment - Makita EA3203S Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Intended use
Power chain saws
This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out
of doors. It is intended for the following uses depending on its
class:
- Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and
large trees: felling, limb removal, cutting to length, thinning.
- Hobbyklasse: Occasional use on small trees, fruit‑tree care,
felling, limb removal, cutting to length.
Unauthorised users:
Persons who are not familiar with the Instruction Manual, children,
young people, and persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication must not use this saw.

General precautions

‑ To ensure correct operation the user has to read this
instruction manual to make himself familiar with the charac‑
teristics of the chain saw. Users insufficiently informed will
endanger themselves as well as others due to improper
handling.
‑ It is recommended to lend the chain saw only to people who
are experienced in working with chain saws. Always hand
over the instruction manual.
‑ First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to be‑
come familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered
sawing or even attend a recognized course of instruction.
‑ Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not
be allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over the age
of 16 years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose
of being trained as long as they are under the supervision of
a qualified trainer.
‑ Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention.
‑ Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition.
If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially
careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
‑ Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol,
drugs or medication.
‑ A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity
when working in easily inflammable vegetation or when it has
not rained for a long time (danger of fire).

Protective equipment

‑ In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as
well as to protect your hearing the following protective
equipment must be used during operation of the chain
saw:
‑ The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i.e. it should be
tight‑fitting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery
or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or
shrubs. If you have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
‑ It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working
with the chain saw. The protective helmet (1) is to be checked
in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5
years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets.
‑ The face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles)
protects against sawdust and wood chips. During operation
of the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to
prevent eye injuries.
‑ Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3),
ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request.
‑ The safety jacket (4) is provided with special signal‑coloured
shoulder straps and is comfortable and easy to care for.
‑ The protective brace and bib overall (5) is made of a nylon
fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly
recommend its use.
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‑ Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the
prescribed equipment and must always be worn during op‑
eration of the chain saw.
‑ During operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety
boots (7) fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protec‑
tion for the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes equipped
with a protective layer provide protection against cuts and
ensure a secure footing.
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