SAFETY RULES

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Basic Safety Precautions

•Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- tions before attempting to use the unit.

•Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. Minors should never be allowed to use a chainsaw.

•Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw (Fig. 1). Be more cautious before rest periods and towards the end of your shift.

•Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 35 feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other peo- ple or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or ope- rating the chain saw (Fig. 2).

•Major cases of chainsaw accidents happen when the chain hits the operator. While working with the chainsaw, always use safety protective approved clothing. The use of protective clothing does not eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury effects in case of accident. Consult your trusted supplier to choose equipment in compliance with legislation. The clothing must be proper and not an obstacle. Wear adherent anti-cut clothing. Anti-cut jackets (Fig.3), dungarees (Fig.3) and leggings are ideal. Do not wear clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that may get stuck in wood or twigs. Tie up and pro- tect long hair (example with foulards, cap, helmets, etc.). Safety shoes or boots having skid-proof sole and anti-piercing insert (Fig.4). Wear protective helmet (Fig.5) in places where there can be falling objects. Wear protective goggles or face screens! Use protections against noises: for exam- ple noise reduction ear guards (Fig.5) or earplugs. The use of protections for the ear requests much more attention and caution, because the perception of danger audio signals (screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Wear anti-cut gloves (Fig.6, page 8).

•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 have to read before using the saw.

•Check the chain saw each day to ensure that each device, whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.

•Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or assembled chain saw. Do not remove, damage or deactivate any of the safety devices. Only use bars of the length indicated in the table (page 13). Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.

•Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

•All saw service, other than the operations shown in the present manual, have to be performed by competent personnel.

•The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is unadvi- sable to cut other types of material.

•It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that are not specified by the manufacturer.

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