SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTCHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
This section explains the various safety features of the saw,
Most chain saw accidents happen when thehow they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you
chain touches the operator. You must useshould carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the �What is
approved personal protective equipmentwhat?� section to find out where these components are on Your
whenever you use the machine. Personalsaw).
protective equipment cannot eliminate the
risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of
injury if an accident does happen. Ask yourNEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS
dealer for help in choosing the rightFAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the
equipment.inspection, maintenance and service routines
listed in this section.
Long or continuous exposure to high noise
levels may cause permanent hearing1 Chain brake and front
impairment. Always wear approved hearinghand guard
protection when operating a chain saw.
Y PROTECTIVE HELMET
Y HEARING PROTECTION
Y PROTECTIVE GLASSES2 Throttle lock
OR VISOR
Y GLOVES WITH
3 Chain catcherSAW PROTECTION
4 Right hand guard
Y PROTECTIVE TROUSERS
WITH SAW PROTECTION
5 Vibration damping system
6 Stop switch
Y BOOTS WITH SAW
PROTECTION, STEEL
TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP
SOLE
Generally clothes should be
close-fitting without restricting
7 Muffleryour freedom of movement.
Y ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST
AID KIT NEARBY
8 Cutting equipment (see
�Cutting equipment�
section).
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