SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 Check that all handles are free of oil.
Warning! Tree maintenance work with a
chainsaw above ground level, in which5 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not
!working one-handed can occur, should onlydamaged.
be carried out by specially trained persons.
6 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly
1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlyand that they are not damaged or missing.
cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are
the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the8 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged.
�Technical data� section.
2 Never use a chain saw if
you are tired, if you have7 STARTING
drunk alcohol, or if you
are taking medication that
Warning!
affects your vision, your
Never start the saw without first activating
judgement or your co-
!the chain brake!
ordination.
Prolonged inhalation of exhaust gases from
the engine, chain lubrication oil mist and/or
WARNING!!saw dust can be unhealthy.
Running an engine in a confined or badly
ventilated area can result in death due to
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
fitted correctly.
3 Tree maintenance work with a chainsaw above groundThe chain brake must be
level, in which working one-handed can occur, should onlyengaged when the chain saw
be carried out by persons with experience of and training in:is started. See the instructions
Y tree maintenanceunder the heading Start.
Y climbing techniquesNever air drop start the chain
Y safety instructions for climbingsaw. This method is extremely
Y extra safety equipment, such as harnesses, loops,dangerous, as it is easy to
straps, ropes, safety hooks and other anti-fall measureslose control of the chain saw.
for both the chain saw and operator.See the instructions under the
heading Start.
4 Always wear suitable protective clothing. See the section
on �Personal protective equipment�.Y Never start a chain saw
unless the bar, chain and
5 Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any wayclutch cover are fitted
from its original specification.correctly. (See section on
�Assembly�).
6a Never use a chain saw
that is faulty. Carry out
Y Never start a chain saw
the regular checks,
indoors. Exhaust fumes can
maintenance and service
be dangerous.
routines described in this
manual. Some
Y Before starting the saw
maintenance and service
make sure there are no
measures must be carried
people or animals nearby
out by trained specialists.who might be put at risk.
See the section on
�Maintenance�.
Y Place the chain saw on the
ground with your right knee
b Before use
on the rear handle. Activate
the chain brake by pushing
1 Check that the chain
the front hand guard
brake works correctly and
forward. Grasp the front
is not damaged. See the
handle firmly using your left
instructions under the
hand. Make sure the chain
heading Checking the
23saw is steady and the chain
chain brake.5
4is not touching the ground.
Then grasp the starter
2 Check that the throttle
handle and pull the starterlock works correctly and
cord. Never twist the
is not damaged.
starter cord around your
3 Check that the start andhand.
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stop switch works
8
correctly and is not6
damaged.
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