Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40 Original Instructions Manual page 13

Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We declare and accept sole responsibility for
ensuring: these cordless chainsaws, identified by
their type and serial number *1), conform to all
relevant provisions of the directives *2) and
standards *3), Technical Documents for * 6)
2000/14/EC: Conformity assessment procedures in
accordance with Annex V.
Named office *4). Guaranteed sound power level
LWA(G) *5) - see page 3.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *6) on page 3,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
cordless brush cutters, identified by type and serial
number *1) on page 3, fulfil all relevant provisions
of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I.
2008/1597, S.I. 2012/3032, S.I. 2001/1701 and
Designated Standards EN 62841-1:2015, EN
62841-4-1:2020, EN IEC 63000:2018
S.I. 2001/1701: Conformity assessment
procedures in accordance with Schedule 8.
Approved Body(2008/1597): 0673
Technology International (Europe) Limited
56 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park,
Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8TY United Kingdom
Guaranteed sound power level LWA(G) *5) on
page 3.
2. Specified Conditions of Use
The chainsaw is designed for cutting through tree
trunks, branches, squared timber and similar objects
and for felling and delimbing trees.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.
3. General Safety Information
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Always include these documents when passing on
your power tool.
4. Special safety instructions
General chain saw safety warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
b) Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
c) Hold the chain saw by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
chain saw "live'" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
d) Wear eye protection. Further protective
equipment for hearing, head, hands, legs and
feet is recommended. Adequate protective
equipment will reduce personal injury from flying
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
e) Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a
ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable support.
Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result
in serious personal injury.
f) Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain
saw.
g) When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released, the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of
control.
h) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the chain
saw, always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials. Use
of the chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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