SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS6 STARTING
1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only
Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust
cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are
fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust
the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the
can represent a health risk.
�Technical data� section.
2 Never use a chain saw if
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are
you are tired, if you have
fitted correctly.
drunk alcohol, or if you
are taking medication that
The 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.
See the instructions under the
WARNING!
heading Start.
Running an engine in a confined or badly
ventilated area can result in death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Y Never start a chain saw
3 Always wear suitable protective clothing. See the sectionunless the bar, chain and
on �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 sawindoors. Exhaust fumes can
that is faulty. Carry outbe dangerous.
the regular checks,
maintenance and service
routines described in thisY Before starting the saw
manual. Somemake sure there are no
maintenance and servicepeople or animals nearby
measures must be carriedwho might be put at risk.
out by trained specialists.
See the section on
�Maintenance�.
Y Place the saw on the
b Before use
ground and hold the rear
handle down with your right
1 Check that the chain
foot. Grasp the front handle
brake works correctly and
firmly using your left hand.
is not damaged. See the
Make sure the chain saw is
instructions under the
steady and the chain is not
heading Checking the
touching the ground. Then
5grasp the starter handlechain brake.
3
6with your right hand and pull
2 Check that the rear right
4the starter cord. Never
hand guard is not
7twist the starter cord
damaged.
around your hand.
3 Check that the throttle
lock works correctly and8
is not damaged.1
9
2
4 Check that the start and
stop switch works
correctly and is not
damaged.
5 Check that all handles are free of oil.
6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not
damaged.7 FUEL SAFETY
(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)
7 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged.
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable.
8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctlyTake care when handling fuel and chain oil.
and that they are not damaged or missing.Keep away from naked flames and do not
breathe in fuel vapour.
9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged.
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