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Additional Safety Instructions
Personal protective equipment
1.
Clothing must be close-fitting, but must not
obstruct mobility.
2.
Wear the following protective clothing during
work:
•
A tested safety helmet, if a hazard is pre-
sented by falling branches or similar;
•
A face mask or goggles;
•
Suitable ear protection (ear muffs, custom or
mouldable ear plugs). Octave brand analysis
upon request.
•
Firm leather safety gloves;
•
Long trousers manufactured from strong
fabric;
•
Protective dungarees of cut-resistant fabric;
•
Safety shoes or boots with non-slip soles,
steel toes, and cut-resistant fabric lining;
•
A breathing mask, when carrying out work
which produces dust (e.g. sawing dry wood).
Operation
1.
Before starting work, check that the tool is in
proper working order and that its condition
complies with the safety regulations. Check in
particular that:
•
The run-down brake is working properly;
•
The bar and the sprocket cover are fitted
correctly;
•
The chain has been sharpened and ten-
sioned in accordance with the regulations.
2.
Do not start the tool with the chain cover being
installed on it.
Starting the tool with the chain
cover being installed on it may cause the chain
cover to thrown out forward resulting in personal
injury and damage to objects around the operator.
3.
Do not stand directly under the branch that
is being cut. Pay attention to the falling
branches.
4.
Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
5.
When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
Electrical and battery safety
1.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain.
Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
2.
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
5.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
7.
Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
8.
Do not leave the battery in the rain, nor charge,
use, or store the battery in a damp or wet
place.
9.
Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery.
If the
terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of battery,
the battery may be short circuited and there is a
risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
10.
After removing the battery from the machine or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
11.
If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc
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tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge.
It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
or explosion.
3.
If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten
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tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any con
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ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con
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tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6.
Do not store and use the tool and battery car
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tridge in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge.
Such conduct may result in a
fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
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