Operator Requirements; Work Area; Guide Bar - BorMann BCD4050 Manual

Additional safety instructions specifically for this tool
Before operation
• The use of battery packs and chargers that are not marked or approved by the manufacturer may lead to a fire or an explosion which may cause serious,
even fatal, injuries and property damage.
• The use of chain saws, battery packs and chargers beyond their intended use can cause serious or fatal injuries and property damage.

Operator requirements

Ensure that the operators of this electric tool meet the following requirements:
• The operator must have read the manual or have been instructed on the proper and safe use of the power tool by a person who has read the manual.
• Persons using this power tool must be in a stable physical, mental and psychological condition. If operators are not in a healthy condition, ensure that they
are supervised.
• The operator must be an adult.
• Operators of this power tool must not be under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
• It is important that first time users of this power tool practice on a sawhorse or saw bracket.
Dressing and protection requirements
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothes or accessories. Keep clothes, gloves and hair away from moving parts. Loose clothes, ornaments or long hair
may be caught in moving parts.
• Chips or other sawdust may be ejected at high speeds during operation of the chain saw, which may cause physical injury or allergic reactions.
- Wear protective goggles during operation.
- It is recommended to wear a protective mask.
- Wear long clothing and trousers with a protective cutting level. The higher the speed of the chain saw, the higher the protective cutting level must be.
• Falling objects from high altitudes can cause head injuries.
• Improper clothing may get caught on branches, which will hinder and affect the use of the chain saw. The wearing of inappropriate clothing can cause serious
injuries to the operator.
- Wear tight-fitting clothing.
- Remove items such as scarves and jewellery.
• Operators must not hover their hands too close to the running saw chain, or serious injury may result.
- Wear protective gloves and trousers when working or when cleaning the power tool and the chain.
• Operators may slip or fall when wearing improper shoes.
- Wear chain saw protective boots. The higher the speed of the chain saw, the higher the protection level of the boots must be.

Work area

• Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
• The chain saw is not waterproof. If it is used in rainy weather or in a humid area, electric shock may result. The operator will be injured and the chain saw
will be damaged.
- Do not use the chain saw in the rain or in a humid area.
• The motor of the chain saw may generate sparks. In an area with combustible or explosive materials, the sparks may cause fire or explosions. These can cause
serious injury or death and property damage.
- Do not work in an area with flammable and explosive materials.
Important precautionary measures
The chain saw is safe to use if it meets the following conditions:
• The chain saw is not damaged.
• The chain saw is clean and dry.
• The chain saw handle is intact.
• The chain saw trigger is operating normally.
• The chain is correctly installed on the guide bar and the guide bar is correctly mounted on the chain saw.
• The chain is tensioned properly.
• The chain saw has accessories installed that are made by the manufacturer.
• The accessories are assembled normally.
Warning: If the product no longer meets the safety requirements, the parts cannot perform properly or the safety mechanism cannot work
normally, serious and even fatal injuries can result.
• The chain saw must only be used if it is in good condition. If the chain saw is dirty or wet, clean it and then let it dry.
• Do not modify the chain saw in any way.
• If the safety switch does not work properly, do not use the chain saw.
• Only use accessories provided by the manufacturer.
• Don't insert anything into the chain saw.

Guide bar

The guide bar is safe to use if it meets the following conditions:
• The functions of the guide bar are intact.
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