SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must wear approved safety equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal safety equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
•PROTECTIVE HELMET
•HEARING PROTECTION
•PROTECTIVE GLASSES
OR VISOR
• PROTECTIVE GLOVES WITH SAW PROTECTION
•PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION
• BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL
Generally clothes should be
• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST AID KIT NEARBY
CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw).
NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
•Chain brake and front hand guard
•Throttle lock
• Chain catcher
• Right hand guard
•Vibration damping system
• Stop switch
•Muffler
•Cutting equipment (see
”Cutting equipment” section).
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