GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
chain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or Y Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
your library can provide information about which training
materials and courses are available.
Generally clothes should be close-Å¢tting without restricting
your freedom of movement.
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muf�er, the bar
and chain or other sources. Always have Ţre extinguishing
tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest
Å¢res.
Machine2222s safety equipment
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and
technology - improvements that increase your safety and In this section the machineOs safety features and their function
efŢciency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you can are explained. For inspection and maintenance see
beneŢt from new features that have been introduced.instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under
the heading, What is what?, to Ţnd where these parts are
Personal protective equipmentlocated on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
happen when the chain touches the out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
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operator. You must use approved personal professionally. If you need further information please contact
protective equipment whenever you use the your nearest service workshop.
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
WARNING! Never use a machine with
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
defective safety components. Safety
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in !
equipment must be inspected and
choosing the right equipment.
maintained. See instructions under the
heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
your machine does not pass all the checks,
take the saw to a servicing dealer for repair.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent
them.
YApproved protective helmet
Y Hearing protection
Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback
Y Protective goggles or a visor
zone of the bar never touches any object.
Y Gloves with saw protection
Y Trousers with saw protection
Y Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole
Y Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
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