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• Make sure that you can stand firmly and safely in each work position. When working on a sloping
subsurface, be especially careful!
• Always hold the device firmly in both hands. Use your right hand to grip the rear handle, your left
hand to grip the other handle, even if you are left-handed. Do not let go of the handles!
• When the saw is running, keep all body parts away from the saw chain. Make sure before starting
the saw that the saw chain does not touch anything.
• Never saw above shoulder height! Do not lean forward or back!
• Always ensure that you are standing firmly and only use the chain saw when you are standing on
stable, firm and level ground. A slippery subsurface or instable standing area such as on a ladder
can cause you to lose your balance or lose control over the chain saw.
• Do not stretch your arms too far forwards.
• Never work on ladders, on trees or in other positions in which you cannot stand safely.
• Take care when walking backwards. Danger of stumbling!
• Always saw at a high chain speed.
• Do not saw any wood which is under tension.
• Do not work alone! Ensure that you have an aural, visual or other connection with another person
who is in a position to administer first aid in emergency situa- tions.
• With each change of location, switch the motor off and activate the chain brake. The device may
only be carried with the saw rail facing towards the back and a protective cover on.
• Never operate the device in moist or wet environments.
• Always keep the cable out of the working area of the device. Always guide the cable behind the
device.
• If necessary, only use extension cables suitable for the device and its environment.
• Symbols appearing on your product may not be removed or covered. Information on the product
that are no longer legible must be replaced immediately.
Personal protective equipment/sensible clothing
When cutting, wear the following protective equipment:
Observe the safety instructions before using the product for the first time.
Read and observe the operating instruc- tions before commissioning.
Protect the device from wet conditions. Store in a dry location.
Remove the plug from the mains imme- diately if the cable is damaged or cut.
Head protection: safety helmet with visor
Ear protection: earplugs/ear muffs according to DIN EN 352-1
Eye protection: wrap-around goggles/protective visor on the helmet
Foot protection: safety shoes with gripping soles, steel caps and leg protection
Hand protection: work gloves of leather
Clothing: safety overalls (cut-proof) Safety jacket (cut-proof)
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