Putting Into Operation - Makita EA3600F Instruction Manual

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. Inhalation of fuel vapors can be hazardous to your health.
• 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 plugs 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. Another person must be nearby in case of
emergencies (within shouting distance).
• 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. Never use a chain
saw with defects. 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 chain cover, the easy motion of the throttle trigger and
the function of the throttle trigger lock-out, the cleanliness and dryness of the
handles, and the function of the combination switch.
• When you drop the chain saw or it gets other impacts, stop using the tool
immediately and perform inspection for identify significant damage or defects.
• Put the chain saw only into operation if it is completely assembled. Never use the
chain saw when it is not completely assembled.
• Check your personal protective equipment.
• Put the chain saw into operation only as described in this instruction manual.
Other starting methods are not allowed.
• Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe footing.
• 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.
• Check chain oil reaches sufficiently to the chain.
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