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Transport and storage
- Carry the electric chain saw with the tubular handle. The
saw bar indicates backwards. Never carry or transport
the electric chain saw with the chain running.
- Never carry the saw by the power cord. Do not disconnect
the plug by pulling on the power cord.
- When changing your position during work switch of the
electric chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to
prevent an inadvertent start of the chain.
- When transporting the electric chain saw over long distances
the power supply plug must be pulled out and the bar
protection cover, included in the delivery, must be applied
(20).
- Ensure safe positioning of the electric chain saw during car
transportation to avoid oil leakage.
- Store the saw in a secure, dry, lockable room out of reach
of children. It must not be stored outdoors.
- For storing the electric chain saw over a long period of time
or shipping it the oil tank must be completely emptied.
- Only use approved and marked containers for transporting
and storing chain oil.
Maintenance
- For performing maintenance works switch of the electric
chain saw, pull out the power supply plug and secure
it (21).
- Before starting to work, always make sure that the saw is in
safe working order, in particular the chain brake and run-
out brake. Make sure that the saw chain is always sharpened
and tightened correctly (22).
- Have the chain brake and run-out brake inspected regularly
(see “Chain brake, run-out brake”).
- Regularly check the cable to the power supply for damage
of the covering.
- Regularly clean the electric chain saw.
- If the plastic case is damaged, have it immediately repaired
by a skilled person.
- Regularly check the tank cap for tightness.
- Do not use the saw if the ON/OFF switch is defective. Have
it repaired by a qualified person.
Observe the accident prevention instructions issued
by the competent trade federations and insurance
companies.
Do not perform any modifications on the electric chain
saw. You will endanger your safety.
Perform only the maintenance and repair works described
in the instruction manual. All other works must be carried
out by the MAKITA service.
Use only original MAKITA spare parts and accessories.
Applying spare parts which are not original MAKITA parts
or accesories and bar/chain combinations or lengths results
in a high risk of accidents. For accidents and damage
resulting from using sawing devices or accesories which
have not been approved we cannot accept any responsibility.
First aid
For the event of a possible accident, please, make sure that
a first aid box is always immediately available close by.
Immediately replace any items used from the first aid box.
Should you ask for help, please, give the following
information:
- place of accident
- what happened
- number of injured persons
- kind of injuries
- your name.
NOTE
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive
vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the
fingers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin.
If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
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