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Helpline No: UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it from
being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this
packaging can be reused or recycled.
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them at all times. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the unit, its proper use and the
important safety regulations.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person,
make sure that you pass on these operating
instructions as well.
We can accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-compliance
with these instructions.
1. General safety instructions
1.1 Explanation of the symbols and warning
signs on the machine (Fig. 27)
1. Read the user manual before using the machine
2. On all jobs performed with the saw you must
always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes
from flying materials/objects and a sound-proof
helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect your
hearing. Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk of
objects falling on you from above.
3. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
4. Wear safety shoes to protect your feet.
5. Warning!
Danger!
6. Make sure that the chain brake is released. Pull
back the handle/chain brake before operating.
7.
Noise emission complies with Directive
2000/14/EC!
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms for handling
on the machine (Fig. 28)
A safety sign is fitted to the chain saw’s fan filter
cover. This label, along with the safety instructions
on these pages, should be carefully read before
attempting to operate this unit.
Important: Picture 1/2/3
Warns about a
dangerous method of working that must not be used.
Picture 4 RECOMMENDED
Recommended operation for safe sawing.
IMPORTANT:
1. Beware of recoil.
2. Do not hold the saw in one hand.
3. Avoid contact with the tip of the rail (chain return
point).
RECOMMENDED
4. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle.
1.3 Kickback safety precautions
Warning:
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss
of control of the chain saw and result in serious or
fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing
close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and
pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational
dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the
guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the
operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of
the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious personal
injury.
Beware of the following:
Rotary recoil (Fig. 29)
A = Recoil distance
B = Recoil reaction zone
Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions
(Fig. 30)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
To prevent pulling reactions, place the wood you wish
to cut against the claw stop. Use the claw stop as a
pivot point during cutting.
1.4 Safety Instructions
Warning:
When using petrol tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal
injury and/or damage to the unit.
