SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 Vibration damping system6 Stop switch
Your chain saw is equippedUse the stop switch to switch
with a vibration dampingoff the engine.
system that is designed to
minimise vibrations and make
operation easier.
When you use a chain saw
vibrations are generated by
the uneven contact between
the chain and the wood you
are cutting.
Cutting hardwoods (most
broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting
softwoods (most conifers).
Cutting with a chain that is
blunt or faulty (wrong type or
badly sharpened, see section
D) will increase the vibration7 Muffler
level.The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
The vibration damping systemThe exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
reduces the vibrationsand may contain sparks which can start a fire.
transmitted from the engineNever start the saw indoors or near
and chain to the handles ofcombustible material!
the chain saw. The body of
the saw, including the cutting
In areas with a hot, dry
equipment, is insulated fromclimate there is a high risk of
the handles by vibrationforest fires. These areas are
damping units.
sometimes controlled by
legislation and requirements
that among other things the
muffler must be equipped with
Overexposure to vibration can lead toan approved type of spark
circulatory damage or nerve damage in peoplearrestor mesh.
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experienceFor mufflers it is very
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.important that you follow the
These symptoms include numbness, loss ofinstructions on checking,
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss ofmaintaining and servicing your
strength, changes in skin colour or condition.saw (see the section on
These symptoms normally appear in the�Inspecting, maintaining and
fingers, hands or wrists.servicing chain saw safety
equipment�).
The muffler gets very hot in use and remains
so for a short time afterwards. DO NOT
TOUCH THE MUFFLER IF IT IS HOT!
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