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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before you put the machine into operation, you must read this instruction manual.
When using this machine, observe the following safety instructions to exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage. Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters. Where
applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents in relation to the use of
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read this instruction manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.
3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme
caution at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to cut wood. Do not use it for
any other purpose.
4. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be
trained and always supervised by an adult.
5. Only responsible individuals, who are familiar with these instructions should be allowed to use the
machine.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the chainsaw.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Plan your cutting pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, pathways, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
8. To help avoid chain contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 15 metres from chainsaw while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters area.
9. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
10. Wear sturdy, protective rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting trousers and shirts. Shirts and trousers
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare
feet, sandals, slippery or light- weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
12. Never operate the chainsaw without proper shields, guards, chain brake or other safety devices in place
and working.
13. Never operate the chainsaw with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
14. Many injuries occur as a result of a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the chainsaw if
you are falling; release the handle immediately.
15. Do not operate the chainsaw while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. The safety button and chain brake are safety devices. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so
makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the chain.
17. Never operate the chainsaw in wet conditions. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the trigger and set the chain brake
immediately and the chain will stop rotating almost immediately.
18. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run with the chainsaw in your hand.
19. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, stop and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
WARNING
this machine.
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