SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 FUEL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)
1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only
cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are
the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable.
�Technical data� section.
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil.
!
Keep away from naked flames and do not
2 Never use a chain saw if
breathe in fuel vapour.
you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you
are taking medication that
affects your vision, your
judgement or your co-Y Never try to refuel the saw
ordination.while it is running.
Y Make sure there is plenty of
ventilation when refuelling
3 Always wear suitable protective clothing. See the sectionor mixing fuel (2-stroke
on �Personal protective equipment�.mixture).
4 Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any way
Y Move the saw at least 3 m
from its original specification.
from the refuelling point
before starting it.
5 Never use a chain sawMin. 3 m
Y Never start the chainsaw:
that is faulty. Carry out
a) If you have spilt fuel or(10 ft)
the regular checks,
chain oil on the saw.
maintenance and service
Wipe off the spill and
routines described in this
allow remaining fuel to
manual. Some
evaporate.
maintenance and service
b) If you spill fuel or chain
measures must be carried
oil on yourself or your
out by trained specialists.
clothes. Change your
See the section on
clothes.
�Maintenance�.
c)If there is a fuel leak.
Check regularly for
leaks from the
6 STARTINGFUEL CAP and FUEL
LINES.
Prolonged inhalation of exhaust gases from
the engine, chain lubrication oil mist and/or
!saw dust can be unhealthy.
Y Never start a chain saw
Y Always store the chain saw and fuel away from any
unless the bar, chain and
sources of sparks or naked flames, e.g. machines, electric
clutch cover are fitted
motors, relays, switches, boilers, etc.
correctly. (See section on
�Assembly�).
Y Always store fuel in an approved container designed for
that purpose.
Y Never start a chain saw
indoors. Exhaust fumes can
Y For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw,
be dangerous.
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.
Y Before starting the saw
make sure there are no
people or animals nearby
8 Never use any accessories other than those recommended
who might be put at risk.
in this manual. See the sections on �Cutting equipment�
and �Technical data�.
Y Place the saw on the
The risk of accident is increased if you use the
ground and hold the rear
wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not
handle down with your right
!sharpened correctly. Using the wrong combi-
foot. Grasp the front handle
nation of bar and chain can increase the risk
firmly using your left hand.
of accidents!
Make sure the chain saw is
steady and the chain is not
touching the ground. Then
grasp the starter handle
with your right hand and pull
the starter cord.
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