SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
? During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in Vibration damping system
such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this
position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation
chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the easier.
counterweight.
When you use a chain saw, vibration is generated by the
uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are
cutting.
? The inertia activated chain brake is a valuable feature but
there are certain factors to remember (see point above).
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with
cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly
sharpened) will increase the vibration level. See instructions
under the heading Cutting equipment.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the The machine2s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
movement is controlled by two independent return springs. the machine2s handle unit. The body of the chain saw,
This arrangement means that the throttle control is including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles
automatically locked at the idle setting.by vibration damping units.
Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly !lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and in people who have impaired circulation.
if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained Contact your doctor if you experience
(see instructions under the heading General working symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
instructions).Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Right hand guard
Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps,
the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from
interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
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