Ozito ECS-355 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Electrical Safety; General Power Tool Safety; Chainsaw Specific Safety

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAINSAWS
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is
operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingchainsawsmay
cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and
you left hand on the front handle. Hold the chain saw with a reversed hand
congurationincreasestheriskofpersonalinjuryandshouldneverbedone.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the chain
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.Sawchainscontactinga“live”wire
maymakeexposedmetalpartsofthepowertool“live”andcouldgivetheoperator
an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for
head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.Adequateprotectiveclothingwill
reducepersonalinjurybyyingdebrisoraccidentalcontactwiththesawchain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.Operationofachainsawwhileupinatree
mayresultinpersonalinjury
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing
on xed, secure and level surface.Slipperyorunstablesurfacessuchasladders
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When
thetensioninthewoodbresisreleasedthespringloadedlimbmaystrikethe
operatorand/orthrowthechainsawoutofcontrol.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.Theslendermaterial
maycatchthesawchainandbewhippedtowardsyouorpillyouoffbalance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and
away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always t
the guide bar cover.Properhandlingofthechainsawwillreducethelikelihoodof
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing
accessories. Improperlytensionedorlubricatedchainmayeitherbreakor
increase the chance for kickback
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.Greasy,oilyhandlesare
slipperycausinglossofcontrol.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials.Useofthechainsawforoperationsdifferentthanintended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
Kickbackmayoccurwhenthenoseortipoftheguidebartouchesanobject,orwhen
thewoodclosesinandpinchesthesawchaininthecut.
Tipcontactinsomecasesmaycauseasuddenreversereaction,kickingtheguidebar
upandbacktowardstheoperator.
Pinchingthesawchainalongthetopoftheguidebarmaypushtheguidebarrapidly
backtowardstheoperator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in
seriouspersonalinjury.Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthesafetydevicesbuiltintoyour
saw.Asachainsawuser,youshouldtakeseveralstepstokeepyourcuttingjobsfree
from accident or injury.
Kickbackistheresultoftoolmisuseand/orincorrectoperatingproceduresor
conditionsandcanbeavoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow:
• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling the chain saw
handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator,ifproperprecautionsaretaken.Donotletgoofthechainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.Thishelpsprevent
unintendedtipcontactandenablesbettercontrolofthechainsawinunexpected
situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer.
Incorrectreplacementbarsandchainsmaycausechainbreakageand/orkickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the
saw chain.Decreasingthedepthgaugeheightcanleadtoincreasedkickback.
Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unless
theyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebya
personresponsiblefortheirsafety.
Recommendations for the use of a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less.
WARNING! When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to reduce risk of re, electric shock,
personal injury and material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an
emergency,beforeoperatingthetool.
Savetheseinstructionsandotherdocumentssuppliedwiththistoolforfuturereference.
Theelectricmotorhasbeendesignedfor230Vand240Vonly.Alwayscheckthatthepowersupply
correspondstothevoltageontheratingplate.
Note:Thesupplyof230Vand240VonOzitotoolsareinterchangeableforAustraliaandNew
Zealand.
ThistoolisdoubleinsulatedinaccordancewithAS/NZS60745-1;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbyanelectricianorapowertoolrepairerinorder
to avoid a hazard.
Note:Doubleinsulationdoesnottaketheplaceofnormalsafetyprecautionswhenoperatingthis
tool.Theinsulationsystemisforaddedprotectionagainstinjuryresultingfromapossibleelectrical
insulation failure within the tool.
Using an Extension Lead
Alwaysuseanapprovedextensionleadsuitableforthepowerinputofthistool.Beforeuse,inspect
theextensionleadforsignsofdamage,wearandageing.Replacetheextensionleadifdamaged
or defective.
Whenusinganextensionleadonareel,alwaysunwindtheleadcompletely.Useofanextension
leadnotsuitableforthepowerinputofthetoolorwhichisdamagedordefectivemayresultinarisk
ofreandelectricshock.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warningsandinstructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/orseriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Theterm“powertool”inthewarningsreferstoyourmains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-
operated(cordless)powertool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.Powertoolscreatesparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.Distractionscancause
you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.Unmodiedplugsand
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.Waterenteringapowertoolwill
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Damagedorentangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.UseofanRCDreducestheriskofelectricshock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinserious
personalinjury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.Protectiveequipment
suchasdustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionusedforappropriate
conditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carryingpowertools
withyourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertoolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
Awrenchorakeyleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertoolmayresult
inpersonalinjury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrol
ofthepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewelleryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmoving
parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.Useofdustcollectioncanreducedust-
related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. Thecorrect
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.Anypowertoolthat
cannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use.Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintainedpower
tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Useofthepower
toolforoperationsdifferentfromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertool
is maintained.
b. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualiedpersonsinordertoavoidahazard.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY