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2 Safety Precautions
– before transporting
– before storing
– before performing repairs and maintenance
work
– in the event of danger or in an emergency
Check that your saw is properly assembled and
in good condition – refer to appropriate chapters
in the instruction manual.
– Check operation of chain brake, front hand
guard
– Correctly mounted guide bar
– Correctly tensioned chain
– The trigger and trigger lockout must move
freely and spring back to the idle position
when they are released.
– Trigger is locked in position when trigger lock‐
out is not depressed.
– Never attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices in any way.
– Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – for safe control of the saw.
– Make sure there is sufficient chain oil in the
tank.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
operate your saw if it is damaged or not properly
assembled.
2.9
Switching On the Saw
Start the saw on level ground only. Make sure
you have a firm footing. Hold the saw firmly –
check that the cutting attachment is not touching
any object or the ground.
The chainsaw is a one-person saw. Do not allow
other persons in the work area – even when
starting.
Do not attempt to switch on the saw when the
saw chain is in a cut.
Switch on as described in the instruction manual.
2.10
During Operation
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing. To avoid slipping, take special
care when the bark is wet.
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Always hold your saw firmly with both hands:
Right hand on the rear handle, even if you are
left-handed. To ensure safe control, wrap your
fingers tightly around the front handle and control
handle.
In case of imminent danger or in an emergency,
switch off the chainsaw immediately, move hand
guard to ƒ and disconnect the plug from the
wall outlet.
The drive motor is not waterproof.
Never work with the power tool in the
rain or in wet or very damp locations.
Do not leave you power tool out in the rain and
do not operate it as long as it is damp.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes, uneven ground and freshly
debarked logs.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots and ditches which could cause you to trip
or stumble.
Do not work alone – keep within calling distance
of other persons trained in first aid who can pro‐
vide assistance in an emergency. Helpers at the
cutting site must also wear protective clothing
(hard hat) and stand well clear of the branches
being cut.
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
The dusts (e.g. sawdust), vapor and smoke pro‐
duced during operation may be dangerous to
health. If dust levels are very high, wear a suita‐
ble respirator.
Check the saw chain at regular short intervals
during operation or immediately if there is a
noticeable change in cutting behavior:
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