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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General precautions
- To ensure correct operation the user has to read this
instruction manual to make himself familiar with the
characteristics of the electric chain saw. Users insufficiently
informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due
to improper handling.
- It is recommended only to lend the electric chain saw to people
who have proven to be experienced with electric chain saws.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
- First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to
become familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered
sawing.
- Familiarize yourself with the use of an electric chain saw by
cutting off lengths from a log on a sawhorse.
- Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be
allowed to operate the electric chain saw. Persons over the age
of 16 years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose
of being trained while under supervision of a qualified trainer.
- Use electric chain saws always with the utmost care and
attention.
- Operate the electric chain saw only if you are in good physical
condition. Perform all work calm and carefully. The user has to
accept liability for others.
- Never use the electric chain saw after the consumption of
alcohol or drugs or medication.
Personal protective equipment
- In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as
to protect your hearing the following protective equipment
must be used during operation of the electric chain saw.
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be
tight-fitting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery or
clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
- 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.If you have long hair wear a
hairnet.
- The face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles)
protect against sawdust and wood chips. During operation of
the electric 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 brace and bib overall (4) is made of a nylon
structure with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly
recommend its use. In any case wear a long pair of trousers
made of solid material during operation of the electric chain
saw.
- Protective gloves (5) made of thick leather are part of the
prescribed equipment and must always be worn during operation
of the electric chain saw.
- During operation of the electric chain saw safety shoes or
boots (6) fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protection
for the leg are always to be used. Safety shoes equipped with
a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a
secure footing.
Putting into operation
- Do not operate the electric chain saw when it rains or in wet or
moist environment because the motor is not waterproof.
- If the electric chain saw is moist, it must not be put into
operation.
- Do not operate the electric chain saw next to inflammable
gases or dusts. Explosion hazard.
- Do always lead the power supply cable behind the user. Take
care that the cable is not clamped or cut by sharp-edged
objects. Lay the cable such that nobody is endangered.
- Insert the plug only into safety sockets with approved installation.
Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds to that on the
identification plate. Back-up fuse 16 A. If the saw is going to be
used outdoors connect it to a fault-current (FI) circuit breaker
with max. 30 mA triggering current.
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