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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | SAFETY PRECAUTIONS |
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WARNING - If correctly used, the electric saw is a quick, easily handled and efficient tool. For pleasant and safe work, strictly comply with the safety rules given below and throughout this manual.
WARNING!
1- The electric saw must only be used by adults, and users must be in good physical shape and familiar with the op- erating instructions. Do not use the electric saw under conditions of physical fatigue or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication (Fig. 1).
2- Never wear scarves, bracelets or anything else which could be taken up by machine or chain. Wear clothing that is
3- Use safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and protective head covering (pag.
4- Assemble bar and chain before connecting the plug to the network (Fig. 2).
5- Never start the electric saw without the
6- Check that tension and frequency shown on the plate cor- respond to the ones of the network.
7- Never use cables, plugs or extensions which are defec- tive or fail to comply with relative standards.
8- Immediately disconnect the plug if the cable is damaged or cut (Fig. 3). The electric connection must be positioned so as to prevent persons or vehicles from damaging it, thus jeopardizing both themselves and you.
9- Before starting to saw, make sure that the work area is clean and uncluttered.
10- Check the cable location during work: it must always be kept away from the chain work area or/and never be
stretched. Never cut in the vicinity of other electrical ca- bles.
11- When the motor is running, always hold the front grip firmly with your left hand and the rear grip with your right hand (Fig. 4).
12- Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area when cutting with the electric saw (Fig. 5).
13- Always keep the grips clean and dry.
14- Always cut from a
15- Always cut from a
16- When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released. Be extremely careful when cutting
17- The cut must be carried out so as to prevent the guide bar from sticking in the wood.
18- When cutting, never hold the electric saw above your shoulders level (Fig. 7).
19- Disconnect the plug from the network before any servicing (Fig. 2).
20- Carry the electric saw with the blade facing backward and the
21- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the maintenance operations.
22- Check the saw daily to ensure that all safety and other devices are working properly.
23- Never work with a saw that is damaged, poorly repaired, or randomly modified. Do not remove, damage, or make ineffective any of the safety devices. Only use bars of the
length indicated in the table (Pag. 28).
24- Only loan your saw to expert users who are completely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give other users the manual with operating instructions, which they should read before using the saw.
25- Always store your electric saw in a dry place, raised off the ground, and with the
26- Do not expose the electric saw to rain or high humidity conditions (Fig. 8B).
27- Never use your electric saw in explosive or inflammable atmospheres
28- If the saw stops working for any reason, do not leave it on the work site, but take it to your dealer who will take the correct measures.
29- All electric saw service, other than the operations shown in the present manual, should be performed by compe- tent personnel.
30- Keep this manual on hand and consult it before each use of the tool.
31- Do not overload the electric chainsaw by forcing the cut.
32- Do not abuse the power cable; never carry the saw sus- pended by the cable, and never tug on the cable to un- plug the saw from the power socket. Keep the cable well clear of oil, heat sources and sharp edges.
33- Do not operate the electric chainsaw in areas where there may be an explosion or fire risk.
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