Meec tools 006305 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; NOISE; VIBRATION; SAFE USE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Store the instructions near the chainsaw.
• Follow the safety instructions to avoid
accidents, which can lead to serious
personal injury or death.
• Follow the safety instructions to avoid
damaging the product.
• Familiarise yourself with the controls on
the saw so that you can use it safely.
• Always follow all the local safety
regulations when using the chainsaw.
• Mistakes when handling the saw can lead
to serious personal injury.
• Even when correctly used there are risks
when using the saw. The following risks
are associated with this type of saw:
– Contact with the unprotected saw
chain.
– Unexpected sudden movement of
the bar.
– Hearing impairment if ear protection
is not used.
– Inhalation of dangerous particles or
exhaust from the engine.
– Skin contact with petrol.
NOISE
In normal conditions chainsaw users can be
exposed to noise levels of 80 dB(A) or more.
• It is not possible to avoid exposure to
some noise from the chainsaw.
• Noisy work should be limited to specic
periods.
• Rest at regular intervals and if necessary
reduce working hours to a minimum.
• The user must have ear protection, which
also others in the vicinity can need to use.
WARNING!
Risk of hearing impairment. Wear ear
protection.
VIBRATION
• The actual vibration value when using the
saw can deviate from the specied value
in the instructions. This can be a result of
the following factors:
– Whether the saw is used in the correct
manner.
– If the sawing is done correctly and in
suitable material.
– If the saw is used in accordance with
the instructions.
– If the chain is suciently sharp.
– If the handles are correctly tted.
• If you experience discomfort, or notice
that your skin becomes discoloured after
using the saw, stop using it.
• Rest at regular intervals.
WARNING!
Failure to take suciently long and frequent
breaks can result in vibration injuries.
SAFE USE
• Always be very careful when handling
fuel. Always wipe up spillage, and move
the chainsaw at least three metres away
from the fuelling point before starting it.
• There must be no sources of heat (i.e. no
smoking, naked ames or tools that can
emit sparks) near the place where fuel is
mixed, replenished, or stored.
• Smoking is absolutely prohibited when
handling fuel and when using the
chainsaw.
• Keep unauthorised persons away from the