Qualcast 310099 Instruction Manual page 4

Operation
WARNING!
• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw's chain
when the engine is running.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that the chain is
not in contact with anything.
• Carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped, the chain
bar and saw chain facing rearwards, and with the
exhaust away from your body.
• NEVER use a chainsaw which is damaged, incorrectly
set, incomplete or loosely assembled. Make sure
that the chain rotation stops when the chain brake is
applied.
• Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw down.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small bushes and
saplings; slender material may catch in the saw chain
and be whipped towards you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
spring back so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibres is released.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
• Operate the chainsaw only in well-ventilated areas.
• DO NOT operate a chainsaw from up in a tree unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
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• All chainsaw servicing, other than the items listed in
the user manual safety and maintenance instructions,
should be performed by competent chainsaw service
personnel.
• When transporting your chainsaw, use the appropriate
chain bar cover.
• DO NOT operate your chainsaw near or around
flammable liquids or gases, whether inside or outdoors.
An explosion and/or fire may result.
• Do not fill the fuel tank, oil reservoir or lubricate whilst
the engine of the chainsaw is running.
• USE THE CORRECT TOOL: Cut wood ONLY. Do not
use the chainsaw for purposes for which it was not
intended. For example, do not use the chainsaw for
cutting plastic, masonry or building materials.
• The engine will create toxic exhaust fumes as soon as
the engine is started. Never work in enclosed areas or
in areas with poor ventilation.
NOTE: The chainsaw is designed for non-commercial,
occasional use and for general work, such as stump
grubbing, and cutting firewood, etc. It is not designed
for lengthy use. If it is used for a lengthy period, the
vibrations it causes in the hands of the user may result
in circulation problems (white finger syndrome).
• The chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood. You
may only fell trees if you have received the appropriate
training. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage caused by improper or incorrect usage.
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