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Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
● 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.
● If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCl) protected supply.
Use of a GFCl reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
● 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.
● 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.
● Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the o󰀨-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 energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
● Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
● Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
● Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
● 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.
Power tool use and care
● 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.
● Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o󰀨.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
● 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.
● 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.
● Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and an y
other condition that may a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired be-
fore use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
● Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
● 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 opera-
tions di󰀨erent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
● 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.
● When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instruc-
tions may create a risk of shock or injury.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
● 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 your left hand on the front
handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand conguration increases the risk of personal injury
and should never be done.