Hyundai HY3810 Instruction Manual page 9

Do not use a chainsaw if it is damaged or does not work reliably.
· Always hold the chain saw with the right hand for the rear handle
and with the left hand for the front handle. Holding a chainsaw the
other way increases the risk of injury and must not be done.
· While the chainsaw is working, do not approach body parts to the
chain.
Before starting the chainsaw, make sure that the saw chain does not
touch anything. When working with a chainsaw, a moment of
carelessness can lead to the chain catching clothing or parts of the
body.
· Avoid any unusual body stance. Keep a safe stand and always
maintain balance. This way, you can control the chainsaw in
unexpected situations.
· Do not use the chainsaw above the shoulder height.
· Do not work on a tree with a chainsaw. There is a risk of injuries
when working on trees.
· Use a chainsaw only when standing on solid, secure and level
ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces (e.g. on the ladder) can lead
to loss of balance or control over the chainsaw.
· When a chain saw comes in contact with stones, nails, or other hard
objects, immediately stop the engine and check the chain and guide
bar for damage.
· The chainsaw must not fall to the ground, and you should not use it
to hit obstacles, and never use the guide bar as a lever.
· In case of significant changes in behaviour, immediately turn off the
chainsaw and find the cause.
· Only saw wood. Do not use chainsaws for work for which it is not
intended. Do not use chainsaws for sawing plastic, masonry or non-
wood construction materials. The use of a chain saw for work for
which it is not designed can lead to dangerous situations.
· When sawing a tensioned branch, consider that the branch will
bounce back. When the tension in the wood fibres decreases, the
tensioned branch can hit the operator and / or the operator may lose
control of the chainsaw.
· Take special care when sawing bushes and young trees. Thin
material can be caught in the chain and hit you or you may lose
balance because of it.
· Carry the chainsaw when turned off and hold it on the front handle
and the chain must be facing away from the body. Always install the
protective cover when transporting or storing the chainsaw.