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WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the
following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
Operator safety
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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
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Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
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Always wear safety protective equipment such
as jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with
steel toe-caps and non-slip soles, and eye, ear
and leg protection equipment whenever you
use a chain saw. For working in trees the safety
boots must be suitable for climbing techniques.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
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Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or
under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
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Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your
surroundings.
Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling
a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon
shutting off engine.
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Wear head protection.
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Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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For respiratory protection, wear a protection
mask while emitting the chain oil mist and dust
from sawdust.
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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
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Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
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When the unit turned off , make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
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When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
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The operator must obey the local regulations of
cutting area.
WARNING
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Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you
will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their hands and
fi ngers. If any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
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Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels
may cause permanent hearing impairment.
Always wear approved hearing protection when
operating a unit/machine.
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If you are using any medical electric/electronic
devices such as a pacemaker, consult your
physician as well as the device manufacturer
prior to operating any power equipment.
Unit/machine safety
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Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks
and make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely tightened.
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Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/
machine.
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Make sure the side case is properly attached.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
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Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the
chain makes contact, the machine should be
stopped and checked carefully.
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Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep
the oil tank fi lled with clean oil. Never let chain
run dry on the bar.
WARNING
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Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do
not use your unit/machine for any job except that
for which it is intended.
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Never use chain saw without any safety
equipment or that has faulty safety equipment. It
could result in serious personal injury.
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Using guide bar/chain other than recommended
by the manufacturer which are not approved, could
result in a high risk of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel safety
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Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or fl ames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.