SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining Before use:
your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain
use only combinations that are recommended by us. See
instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and
Technical data.
WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased
,
if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a
!
chain that is not sharpened correctly. The
wrong combination of bar and chain can
increase the risk of kickback!
1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not
damaged. See the instructions under the heading
Checking the chain brake.
General safety precautions
2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged.
? Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only
accessories you may use with this engine unit are the 3 Check that the throttle lock works correctly and is not
combinations of bars and chains we recommend in the damaged.
Technical data section.
4 Check that the start and stop switch works correctly and
? Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk is not damaged.
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
5 Check that all handles are free from oil.
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not
damaged.
7 Check that the muf�er is securely attached and not
damaged.
8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened
correctly and that they are not damaged or missing.
9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged.
WARNING! Running an engine in a conŢned Starting
or badly ventilated area can result in death
!
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
poisoning.
engine?s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
!
dust from sawdust can represent a health
? Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
risk.
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
? Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way ? Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all
from its original speciŢcation.covers are Ţtted correctly.
? Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, ? The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is
maintenance and service instructions described in this started. See the instructions under the heading Start.
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must Never air drop start the chain saw. This method is
be carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See extremely dangerous, as it is easy to lose control of the
instructions under the heading Maintenance.chain saw. See the instructions under the heading Start.
? Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this manual. See instructions under the
headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
WARNING! The risk of accident is increased
if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a ? Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch
!
chain that is not sharpened correctly. Using cover are Ţtted correctly. See instructions under the
the wrong combination of bar and chain can heading Assembly.
increase the risk of accidents.
? Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
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