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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
This chain saw is designed especially for tree care and surgery. All work with this chain saw is to be carried
out by properly trained persons only. Observe all literature, procedures and recommendations from the rel-
evant professional organisation. Failure to do so constitutes a high accident risk! We recommend always
using a rising platform (cherry picker, lift) for sawing in trees. Rappelling techniques are extremely danger-
ous and require special training! The operator must be trained in and familiar with the use of safety equip-
ment and working and climbing techniques! Always use the appropriate belts, ropes and carabiners when
working in trees. Always use restraining equipment for both the operator and the saw!
General precautions
- To ensure correct operation the user has to read this instruction manual to make himself familiar with the
characteristics of the chain saw. Users insufficiently informed will endanger themselves as well as others due to
improper handling.
- Lend this chain saw only to persons with training and experience in the use of tree-surgery saws. Always hand
over the instruction manual.
- Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over
the age of 16 years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose of being trained as long as they are under
the supervision of a qualified trainer.
- Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention.
- Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition. If you are tired, your attention will be reduced.
Be especially careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user has to accept
liability for others.
- Never work under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
- A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily inflammable vegetation or
when it has not rained for a long time (danger of fire).
Protective equipment
- In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protec-
tive equipment must be used during operation of the chain saw:
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be tight-fitting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jew-
elry or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs. If you have long hair, always wear a hair-
net!
- It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working with the chain saw. The protective helmet (1) is to
be checked in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5 years at the latest. Use only approved
protective helmets.
- The face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles) protects against sawdust and wood chips. During
operation of the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to prevent eye injuries.
- Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3), ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon
request.
- The protective jacket (4) consists of 22 layers of nylon and protects the operator against cuts. It is always to be
worn when working from elevated platforms (cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or when
climbing with ropes.
- The protective brace and bib overall (5) is made of a nylon fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We
strongly recommend its use.
- Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn dur-
ing operation of the chain saw.
- During operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety boots (7) fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and
protection for the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection
against cuts and ensure a secure footing. For working in trees the safety boots must be suitable for climbing tech-
niques.
Fuels / Refuelling
- Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw.
- Do not smoke or work near open fires (5).
- Let the engine cool down before refuelling.
- Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil prod-
ucts. Always wear protective gloves when refuelling. Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do not
breathe in fuel vapors.
- Do not spill fuel or chain oil. When you have spilt fuel or oil immediately clean the chain saw. Fuel should not
come in contact with clothes. If your clothes have come in contact with fuel, change them at once.
- Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil (environmental protection). Use an appropriate base.
- Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will accumulate near the floor (explosion hazard).
- Ensure to firmly tighten the screw caps of the fuel and oil tanks.
- Change the place before starting the engine (at least 3 m from the place of refuelling) (6).
- Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Buy only as much as will be consumed in the near future.
- Use only approved and marked containers for the transport and storage of fuel and chain oil. Ensure children
have no access to fuel or chain oil.
Putting into operation
- Do not work on your own. There must be someone around in case of an emergency.
- Ensure that there are no children or other people within the working area. Pay attention to any animals in the
working area, as well (7).
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