MTD ECS 1800/35 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Electric Motor
Electrical safety
– The power tool may be connected
to a correctly earthed socket only.
– The power tool must be fused with
a residual-current-operated
circuit-breaker which has a rated
residual current of not more than
30 mA.
– Before connecting the power tool,
ensure that the mains connection
corresponds with the connection
data on the power tool
– The power tool may be used only
within the specified voltage and
power limits (see rating plate).
– Do not touch the mains plug with
wet hands! Do not pull out the plug
by tugging the power cord.
– Do not kink, crush, tug or run over
the power cord; protect from sharp
edges, oil and heat.
– Do not lift the power tool by the
power cord or otherwise misuse
the power cord.
– Before using the power tool, al-
ways check the plug and power
cord.
– If the power cord is damaged,
immediately pull out the mains
plug. Never use the power tool
with a damaged power cord.
– When the power tool is not in use,
always pull out the mains plug.
– Before inserting the mains plug,
ensure that the power tool
is switched off.
– Before pulling out the mains plug,
always switch the power tool off.
– Before transporting the power
tool, disconnect it from the power
supply. Pull out mains plug.
– Use only extension cable not
lighter than rubber hose, type
H07RN-F, minimum cross section
3 x 1.5 mm², length: max. 25 m.
– Cables have to be protected
against splashing water.
Maintenance
– Before working on the power tool,
pull out the mains plug.
– Only maintenance and trouble-
shooting which is described here
may be performed. All other work
must be performed by a techni-
cian.
Safety instructions specific
to the power tool
– The power tool must not be used
by young people under the age
of 18 or by users who are not
adequately familiar with the
operation of the power tool.
– Ensure that the power tool is com-
pletely and properly assembled.
– Check that the power tool is in
perfect working order, in particular
that the saw rail is correctly and
securely fitted, that the saw chain
is tensioned properly and that the
chain brake is in perfect working
order.
– Regularly check that all screw-
fittings are tight.
– Before using the power tool, en-
sure that there are no other people
or animals within the working area.
– Ensure that the working area
is free of obstacles.
– Always keep your eye on the
surroundings to prevent your
work from endangering people
or animals.
– There must be no other persons
or animals within a circumference
of 15 m around the cutting area,
as they may be injured by ejected
objects.
– Never work in poor light
or weather conditions.
– Saw wood only.
Do not use the chain saw for work
for which it is not designed.
– Keep the handles dry, clean
and free of oil and grease.
Greasy and oily handles are
slippery and will cause loss
of control.
– Avoid sawing in bushes, as small
branches will stick in the saw
chain and may be ejected
in an uncontrolled manner.
– Ensure that you have a firm and
secure footing in every working
position. Be especially careful
when working on sloping ground!
– Hold the power tool firmly with
both hands. Grip the rear handle
with your right hand and the hand
grip with your left hand, even if you
are left-handed. Do not release
the handles!
– When the saw is running, keep all
body parts away from the saw
chain. Before starting the saw,
ensure that the saw chain touches
nothing.
– Never saw above shoulder height!
Do not bend forwards or lean
backwards!
– Always ensure you have a firm
footing and use the chain saw only
when you are standing on solid,
safe and level ground.
Slippery ground or unsteady
footing, such as on a ladder, may
cause you to lose your balance
or lose control of the chain saw.
– Do not extend your arms too
far forwards.
– Never work on ladders, on trees
or in other positions in which
you do not have a firm footing.
– Caution when moving backwards.
Trip hazard!
– Always saw at a high chain speed.
– Do not saw pieces of wood which
are under tension.
– Do not work alone!
Ensure that you can call, see
or communicate in some other
way with another person who
is able to provide first aid in an
emergency.
– Before putting the power tool
down, ensure that the motor
has been switched off!
– Whenever changing position,
switch the motor off and activate
the chain brake.
Carry the power tool only with the
saw rail pointing backwards and
with the sheath attached.
– Never operate the power tool
in a damp or wet environment.
– Always keep the power cord
away from the working area
of the power tool.
Always guide the power cord
away from the power tool
to the rear.
– Do not use the appliance
in adverse weather conditions,
e.g. if there is a probability
of rain or a storm.
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