SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must wear approved protective equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal protective 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.
Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating a chain saw.
•PROTECTIVE HELMET
•HEARING PROTECTION
•PROTECTIVE GLASSES
OR VISOR
• 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.
1Chain brake and front hand guard
2Throttle lock
3 Chain catcher
4 Right hand guard
5 Vibration damping system
6 Stop switch
7 Muffler
8 Cutting equipment (see ”Cutting equipment” section).
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