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ring accidents or injuries.
Recoil is the result of incorrect or wrong use of
the electric tool. It can be prevented by suitable
precautions, as described below:
•
Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with
fingers and thumbs gripped around the
handles. Steady yourself with your body
and arms in a position in which you can
control the kickback forces. Provided ap-
propriate measures are taken, an operator
should be capable of controlling the kickback
forces. Never let go of the chain saw.
•
Avoid abnormal working postures. Never
cut above shoulder height. This prevents
accidental contact with the tip of the rail and
offers better control over the chainsaw in un-
expected situations.
•
Always use the correct replacement rails
and saw chains recommended by the ma-
nufacturer. The use of incorrect replacement
rails or saw chains may result in breakage of
the chain and/or kickback.
•
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
for sharpening and maintaining the saw
chain. The risk of kickback is increased if the
depth limiter is set too low.
General safety information for chainsaws:
a) Follow all instructions when removing accu-
mulations of material from the chainsaw, sto-
ring it away or carrying out maintenance work.
Make sure that the switch is switched off and
that the battery pack is disconnected. If the
chainsaw starts up unexpectedly while you
are removing accumulations of material from
it or while you are carrying out maintenance
work, this could lead to serious injuries.
Do not use the chainsaw without lubrication
and top it up in good time before the tank is
empty.
Use only recommended lubricants.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in ac-
cordance to instructions, certain residual risks
cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the equipment's const-
ruction and layout:
•
Cut injuries if no safety clothing is used.
•
Lung damage if no suitable protective dust
mask is applied.
•
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-
tion is applied.
•
Health damage caused by hand-arm vibra-
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tions if the equipment is used over a longer
period or is not properly guided and maintai-
ned.
Warning! The electric power tool generates an
electromagnetic fi eld during operation. Under cer-
tain circumstances this fi eld may actively or passi-
vely impede medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend per-
sons with medical implants to consult their doctor
and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior
to using the equipment.
Do not lose these safety instructions
2. Layout and items supplied
2.1 Layout (Fig. 1-3)
1. Claw stop
2. Front hand guard (chain brake)
3. Front handle
4. Rear handle
5. Safety lock-off
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Oil tank cover
8. Chain wheel cover
9. Fixing screw for the chain wheel cover
10. Chain tensioning screw
11. Chain oil fi ll level indicator
12. Battery
13. Pushlock button
14. Rear hand guard
15. Cutter bar
16. Saw chain
17. Cutter guard
18. Charger
19. Adapter plate
2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as
specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are
missing, please contact our service center or the
sales outlet where you made your purchase at
the latest within 5 working days after purchasing
the product and upon presentation of a valid bill
of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in
the service information at the end of the operating
instructions.
•
Open the packaging and take out the equip-
ment with care.
•
Remove the packaging material and any
packaging and/or transportation braces (if
available).
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