SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
? The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are highly
started. See the instructions under the heading Start. �ammable. Take care when handling fuel and
Never air drop start the chain saw. This method is !chain oil. Be aware of the risks of Ţre,
extremely dangerous, as it is easy to lose control of the explosion and those associated with
chain saw. See the instructions under the heading Start.inhalation.
? Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
? Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
? Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
? Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch before starting it.
cover are Ţtted correctly. See instructions under the
heading Assembly.
? Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
? Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the ? Never start the machine:
cutting equipment.
1 If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe
off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that
has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Transport and storage
? Place the chain saw on the ground and hold the rear ? Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk
handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or
Ţrmly using your left hand. Make sure the chain saw is naked �ames from electrical equipment, electric motors,
steady and the chain is not touching the ground or other relays/switches, boilers and the like.
objects. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand ? Always store fuel in an approved container designed for
and pull the starter cord. Never twist the starter cord that purpose.
around your hand.
? For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain
saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask
where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your
local petrol station.
? Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
service is carried out before long-term storage.
? The transport guard must always be Ţtted to the cutting
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
storage.
Fuel safety
WARNING! The catalytic converter muf�er
!gets very hot during and after use. This also
applies during idling. Be aware of the Ţre
hazard, especially when working near
�ammable substances and/or vapours.
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