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are on a ladder or in a tree. Do not use the product if
you are not on stable ground.
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Working in a tree requires the use of special
cutting and working techniques which must be
observed in order to reduce the increased risk
of personal injury. Never work in a tree unless
you have received specific, professional training for
such work, including training in the use of safety
and other climbing equipment, such as harnesses,
ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners,
etcetera.
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Never attempt to catch falling sections. Never cut in
the tree when you are only secured with one rope.
Always use two secured ropes.
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If you are not careful, the risk of kickback increases.
A kickback can occur if the kickback zone of the
guide bar accidentally touches a branch, tree or
other objects.
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Do not hold the product with one hand. This product
is not safely controlled with one hand.
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Do not use the product above shoulder height and
do not try to cut with the guide bar tip.
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Do not use a product in a situation where you can
not call for help if an accident occur.
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Stop the product and engage the chain brake before
you move the product. Hold the product with the
guide bar and saw chain pointing rearward. Put
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on a transportation guard on the guide bar before
transportation or before you move it for any distance.
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When you put the product on the ground, engage the
chain brake and have a constant view of the product.
Stop the product and remove the battery before you
leave your product for any length of time.
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There is a risk that wood chips get stuck in the drive
system. This can cause the saw chain to get stuck.
Always stop the product and remove the battery
before you clean it.
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Make sure that you can move around safely.
Examine the conditions and the terrain around
you for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks,
branches, ditches and more. Be careful when you
do work on sloping ground.
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The vibration level increases if you cut with
cutting equipment that is incorrect or not correctly
sharpened. Cutting hardwoods, such as broadleaf
trees, causes more vibration than cutting softwoods,
such as conifers.
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Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
decreased circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms usually
occur in the fingers, hands or wrists increases in cold
temperatures.
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Prevent situations which you think is beyond your
capability.
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It is not possible to include each possible situation
you can face when you use this product. Always be
careful and use your common sense.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
Read the warning
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