Safety Precautions; General Precautions; Protective Equipment - Dolmar PS-9010 Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General precautions

- To ensure correct operation the user has to read this instruc-
tion manual to make himself familiar with the charac teristics
of the chain saw. Users insuffi ciently informed will endanger
themselves as well as others due to improper handling.
- It is recommended to lend the chain saw only to people who
are experienced in working with chain saws. Always hand over
the instruction manual.
- First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to become
familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered sawing
or even attend a recognized course of instruction.
NOTE:
for inexperienced and fi rst-time users we recommend the use of
reduced-kickback saw chains for added safety (see "Kickback",
page 6). Ask your DOLMAR dealer.
- Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be
allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over the age of 16
years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose of being
trained as long as they are under the supervision of a qualifi ed
trainer.
- Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention.
- Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition.
If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially
careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calm and
carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
- Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol,
drugs or medication.
- A fi re extinguisher must be available in the near vicinity when
working in easily infl ammable vegetation or when it has not
rained for a long time (danger of fi re).

Protective equipment

- In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as
to protect your hearing the following protective equip ment
must be used during operation of the chain saw.
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be
tight-fi tting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery
or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or
shrubs. If you have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
- It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working
with the chain saw. The protective helmet (1) is to be checked
in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5
years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets.
- The face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles)
protects against sawdust and wood chips. During operation
of the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to
prevent eye injuries.
- Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3),
ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request.
- The safety jacket (4) is provided with special signal coloured
shoulder straps and is comfortable and easy to care for.
- The protective brace and bib overall (5) is made of a nylon
structure with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly
recommend its use.
- Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the
prescribed equipment and must always be worn during
operation of the chain saw.
- During operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety
boots (7) fi tted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protection
for the leg are always to be used. Safety shoes equipped with
a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure
a secure footing.
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