Warnings And Safety Instructions - Hitachi CS 33EB Instruction Manual

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safety
O Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
O Always use the gloves to reduce the effects of
vibration.
O Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
O Always wear safety protective equipment such as
jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel
toe-caps and non-slip soles whenever you use a
chain saw. For working in trees the safety boots
must be suitable for climbing techniques. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals
or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
O Do not operate this tool when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
O Never let a child or inexperienced person operate
the machine.
O Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your
surroundings.
Be aware of any bystanders who may be
signaling a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon
shutting off engine.
O Wear head protection.
O Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
O For respiratory protection, wear a protection
mask while emitting the chain oil mist and dust
from sawdust.
O Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
O Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
O Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
O When the unit turned off, make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
O When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
O The operator must obey the local regulations of
cutting area.
z_WARNING
• Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users
should monitor closely the condition of
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their hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
Long or continuous exposure to high
noise levels may cause permanent hearing
impairment. Always wear approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
If you are using any medical electric/
electronic devices such as a pacemaker,
consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
Unit/machine safety
O Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and
make sure all fasteners are in place and securely
tightened.
O Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/
machine.
O Make sure the side case is properly attached.
O Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
O Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
O Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the
chain makes contact, the machine should be
stopped and checked carefully.
O Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep
the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let chain
run dry on the bar.
O All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the operator's/ owner's manual, should be
performed by competent chain-saw service
personnel. (For example, if improper tools are
used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool
is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the
clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could
occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel
to burst.)
z_ WARNING
• Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
• Never use chain saw without any safety
equipment or that has faulty safety
equipment. It could result in serious personal
injury.
• Using guide bar/chain other than
recommended by the manufacturer which
are not approved, could result in a high risk
of personal accidents or injury.