SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6 STARTING
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only
cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw areLong term inhalation of the engine's exhaust
fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust
the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the
�Technical data� section.can represent a health risk.
2 Never use a chain saw ifNever start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are
you are tired, if you havefitted correctly.
drunk alcohol, or if you
are taking medication thatThe chain brake must be
affects your vision, your
engaged when the chain saw
judgement or your co-is started. See the instructions
ordination.under the heading Start.
Never air drop start the chain
saw. This method is extremely
dangerous, as it is easy to
lose control of the chain saw.
WARNING!
See the instructions under the
Running an engine in a confined or badlyheading Start.
ventilated area can result in death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Y Never start a chain saw
3 Always wear suitable safety clothing. See the section onunless the bar, chain and
�Personal protective equipment�.clutch cover are fitted
correctly. (See section on
4 Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any way�Assembly�).
from its original specification.
Y Never start a chain saw
5a Never use a chain saw
indoors. Exhaust fumes can
that is faulty. Carry outbe dangerous.
the regular checks,
maintenance and service
routines described in this
manual. Some
maintenance and serviceY Before starting the saw
make sure there are no
measures must be carried
out by trained specialists.people or animals nearby
who might be put at risk.
See the section on
�Maintenance�.
b Before use
1 Check that the chain
brake works correctly andY Place the saw on the
is not damaged. See theground and hold the rear
instructions under thehandle down with your right
heading Checking thefoot. Grasp the front handle
chain brake.firmly using your left hand.
Make sure the chain saw is
2 Check that the rear rightsteady and the chain is not
hand guard is nottouching the ground. Then
damaged.grasp the starter handle
with your right hand and pull
3 Check that the throttlethe starter cord. Never
lock works correctly andtwist the starter cord
is not damaged.around your hand.
4 Check that the start and
stop switch works
correctly and is not7 FUEL SAFETY
damaged.(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)
5 Check that all handles are free of oil.
WARNING!
6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is notThe catalytic converter muffler gets very hot
damaged.during and after use. This also applies during
idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially
7 Check that the muffler is securely attached and notwhen handling the saw near flammable
damaged.substances or vapours.
8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly
and that they are not damaged or missing.
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable.
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil.
9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged.
Keep away from naked flames and do not
breathe in fuel vapour.
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