General Safety Precautions

Before using a new chain saw

•Please read this manual carefully.

•Check that the cutting equipment is correctly ﬁtted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly.

•Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping.

•Do not use the chain saw until sufﬁcient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Lubricating cutting equipment.

•Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

	!	WARNING! Under no circumstances may
	!	the design of the machine be modiﬁed
		the design of the machine be modiﬁed
		without the permission of the
		manufacturer. Always use genuine
		accessories. Non-authorized
		modiﬁcations and/or accessories can
		result in serious personal injury or the
		death of the operator or others. Your
		warranty may not cover damage or
		liability caused by the use of non-
		authorized accessories or replacement
		parts.
	!	WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous
	!	tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
		tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
		can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
		is very important that you read and
		understand the contents of this
		operator’s manual.
	!	WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer
	!	contain chemicals that may be
		contain chemicals that may be
		carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
		elements in the event of a damaged
		mufﬂer.
	!	WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
	!	engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
		engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
		and dust from sawdust can represent a
		health risk.
	!	WARNING! This machine produces an
	!	electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation.
		electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation.
		This ﬁeld may under some
		circumstances interfere with active or
		passive medical implants. To reduce the
		risk of serious or fatal injury, we
		recommend persons with medical
		implants consult their physician and the
		medical implant manufacturer before
		operating this machine.

	!	WARNING! When using a chain saw, a
	!	ﬁre extinguisher should be available.
		ﬁre extinguisher should be available.
	!	WARNING! Keep handles dry, clean and
	!	free of oil.
		free of oil.
	!	WARNING! Beware of carbon monoxide
	!	poisoning. Operate the chainsaw in well
		poisoning. Operate the chainsaw in well
		ventilated areas only.
	!	WARNING! Do not attempt a pruning or
	!	limbing operation in a standing tree
		limbing operation in a standing tree
		unless speciﬁcally trained to do so.

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