SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the ”Technical data” section.
2Never use a chain saw if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that affects your vision, your judgement or your co- ordination.
3Always wear suitable safety clothing. See the section on ”Personal protective equipment”.
7FUEL SAFETY
(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)
WARNING!
The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours.
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Keep away from naked flames and do not breathe in fuel vapour.
4Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any way from its original specification.
5Never use a chain saw that is faulty. Carry out the regular checks, maintenance and service routines described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained specialists. See the section on ”Maintenance”.
6STARTING
• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. (See section on ”Assembly”).
• Never start a chain saw indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous.
• Before starting the saw make sure there are no people or animals nearby who might be put at risk.
•Never try to refuel the saw while it is running.
•Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel
•Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.
•Never start the chain saw:
a)If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the saw. Wipe off the spill and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
b)If you spill fuel or chain oil on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes.
c)If there is a fuel leak. Check regularly for leaks from the FUEL CAP and FUEL LINES.
Min. 3 m |
(10 ft) |
• The chain brake should be activated when starting (see instructions under the heading Start and stop). Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw (see instructions under the heading Start and stop).
•Place the saw on the ground and hold the rear
handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle firmly using your left hand.
Make sure the chain saw is steady and the chain is not touching the ground. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.
•Always store the chain saw and fuel away from any sources of sparks or naked flames, e.g. machines, electric motors, relays, switches, boilers, etc.
•Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.
•For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gasoline station.
8Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See the sections on ”Cutting equipment” and ”Technical data”.
The risk of accident is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. Using the wrong combi- nation of bar and chain can increase the risk of accidents!
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