Elem Garden Technic TRT2531-2 Original Instructions Manual page 73

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, ear plugs, etc.).
- The protective jacket consists of 22 layers of
nylon and protects the operator against cuts. It is
always to be worn when working from elevated
platforms (cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms
mounted on ladders or when climbing with ropes.
- The protective brace and bib overall is made of a
nylon fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts.
We strongly recommend its use.
- Protective gloves made of thick leather are part of
the prescribed equipment and must always be worn
during operation of the chain saw.
- During operation of the chain saw safety shoes
or safety boots fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe
caps and protection for the leg must always to be
worn. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer
provide protection against cuts and ensure
a secure footing. For working in trees the safety
boots must be suitable for climbing techniques.
Fuels / Refuelling
- Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw.
- Do not smoke or work near open fires.
- Let the engine cool down before refuelling.
- Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents.
Eyes and skin should not come in contact with
mineral oil products. Always wear protective gloves
when refuelling.
Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do
not breathe in fuel vapors.
- Do not spill fuel or chain oil. When you have spilt
fuel or oil immediately clean the chain saw. Fuel
should not come in contact with clothes. If your
clothes have come in contact with fuel, change them
at once.
- Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil
(environmental protection). Use an appropriate
base.
- Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel
vapors will accumulate near the floor (explosion
hazard).
- Ensure to firmly tighten the screw caps of the fuel
and oil tanks.
- Change the place before starting the engine (at
least 3 m from the place of refuelling).
- Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of
time. Buy only as much as will be consumed in the
near future.
- Use only approved and marked containers for the
transport and storage of fuel and chain oil. Ensure
children have no access to fuel or chain oil.
Putting into operation
- Do not work on your own. There must be
someone around in case of an emergency.
- Ensure that there are no children or other
people within the working area. Pay
attention to any animals in the working area, as well.
- Before starting work the chain saw must be
checked for perfect function and operating safety
according to the prescriptions.
Check especially the function of the chain brake, the
correct mounting of the guide bar, the correct
sharpening and tightening of the chain, the firm
mounting of the sprocket guard, the easy motion of
the throttle lever and the function of the throttle
lever lock, the cleanliness and dryness of the
handles, and the function of the ON/OFF switch.
- Put the chain saw only into operation if it is
completely assembled. Never use the chain saw
when it is not completely assembled.
- Before starting the chain saw ensure that you
have a safe footing.
- Put the chain saw into operation only as
described in this instruction manual
Other starting methods are not allowed.
- When starting the chain saw it must be well
supported and securely held. The guide bar and
chain must not be in contact with any object.
- When working with the chain saw always hold it
with both hands. Take the rear handle with the right
hand and the tubular handle with the left hand. Hold
the handles tightly with your thumbs facing your
fingers. It is extremely dangerous to work with one
hand, as the saw can fall through the completed cut
uncontrolled (high risk of injury). Furthermore, it is
impossible to control kickback with one hand.
- CAUTION: When releasing the throttle lever the
chain will keep on running
for a short period of time (free-wheeling).
- Continuously ensure that you have a safe footing.
- Hold the chain saw such that you will not breathe
in the exhaust gas. Do not work
in closed rooms (danger of poisoning).
- Switch off the chain saw immediately if you
observe any changes in its operating behavior.
- The engine must be switched off before checking
the chain tension, tightening the chain, replacing it
or clearing malfunctions .
- When the sawing device is hit by stones, nails or
other hard objects, switch off the engine
immediately and check the sawing device.
- When stopping work or leaving the working place
switch off the chain saw and put it down such that
nobody is endangered.
- Do not put the overheated power chain saw in dry
grass or on any inflammable objects. The muffler is
very hot (danger of fire).
- CAUTION: Oil dropping from the chain or guide
bar after having stopped the saw
chain will pollute the soil. Always use an appropriate
base.
Kickback
- When working with the chain saw dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
- Kickback occurs when the upper part of the
end of the guide bar inadvertently touches wood
or other hard objects.
- Before the saw chain enters the cut, it can slip to
the side or jump (caution: high risk of kickback).
- This causes the saw to be thrown back toward
the user with great force and out of control. Risk of
injury!
In order to prevent kickback, follow these rules:
- Only specially-trained persons should perform
plunge cuts, i.e., piercing timber or wood with the tip
of the saw!
- Always observe the end of the guide bar. Be
careful when continuing an already started cut.
- When starting to cut the chain must be running.
- Ensure that the chain is always sharpened
correctly. Pay special attention to the height of the
depth limiter.
- Never cut several branches at the same time.
When cutting a branch ensure that no other branch
is touched.
- When crosscutting a trunk be aware of the trunks
next to it.
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