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SAFETY POINTS FOR
YOUR PETROL CHAIN
SAW
WARNING! The saw is intended only
for the cutting of wood. The engine group
is intended only for use with the recommended
cutting equipment.
Before using the machine, read the
operating instructions carefully to
understand all of the content. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below
may result in re and/or serious injury.
Only use this machine for usage
specically mentioned in this manual.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN AHEAD
1. Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
in this manual.
3. Wear protective gear. Always use steel toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-
tting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly
as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
4. Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
5. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 10 metres away from the work
area. Do not allow other people or animals
to be near the chain saw when starting
or operating the chain saw. If necessary
use warning signs to keep on lookers at a
distance.
6. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must
be in good physical condition and mentally
alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have
any condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor before
operating a chain saw.
7. Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you have
a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path. Do not
operate the chainsaw near a naked ame or
spilled fuel. After re-fueling, always wipe off
any spilled fuel, move the chainsaw away from
the fueling point before starting the engine.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use. Always maintain a rm foothold.
Ensure you are able to STOP the engine
quickly if necessary.
2. Operate the chain saw only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
3. Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Make sure the chain will not make contact with
any object while starting the engine. Never try
to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.
5. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
6. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
7. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace bar,
chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately
if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise
removed.
8. With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain
saw with the mufer away from your body, and
the guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably
covered with a scabbard.
PHYSICAL CONDITION
You must be in good physical condition and
mental health and not under the inuence of any
substance (drugs, alcohol), which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
PROPER CLOTHING
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-tting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-
tting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewellery, ared
or cuffed pants, or anything that could become
entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or
jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert (A).
Protect your hands with gloves when handling
saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves
improve your grip and protect your hands.
Good footing is most important in chain saw work.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-
fogging, vented goggles and a face screen is
recommended. Their use reduces the risk of eye
and facial injury.
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