PREPARATION
Before each use, check the following items to
ensure safe working conditions.
CHAIN SAW: Before beginning work, inspect
the chain saw for damage to the housing,
the extension cord, the saw chain and the
chain bar. Never use an obviously damaged
machine.
OIL TANK: Check the fill level of the oil tank.
Also check whether there is sufficient oil
available while working. Never operate
the saw if there is no oil or the oil level has
dropped below the minimum oil level mark
in order to prevent damage to the chain
saw. On average, an oil filling is sufficient for
approximately 10 minutes of cutting operation
(depending the duration of pauses and the
density of the work piece).
SAW CHAIN: Check the tension of the
saw and the condition of the blades. The
sharper the saw chain is, the easier and more
manageable operations will be. The same
applies to chain tension. Check the tension
every 10 minutes of operation to maximize
safety. New saw chains in particular are
subject to changes due to the heat created by
operation.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Make absolutely
sure to wear the appropriate close-fitting
protective clothing such as protective pants,
gloves and safety shoes. Wear a safety
helmet with integrated hearing protection and
a face guard to provide protection against
falling and recoiling branches.
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. In order to ensure safe work, DO NOT
operate the saw above shoulder height.
2. Position the cord so that it will not be
caught on branches and the like, during
cutting.
3. Never stand below a branch that is being
sawed.
4. Exercise caution when sawing both
branches under tension or branches that
are splintering.
5. Make sure to safe guard against the risk of
injury from falling branches and flying wood
projectiles.
6. If the machine is in operation, keep persons
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OPERATION
and animals away from the danger area.
7 The machine is not protected against
electric shock when coming into contact
with high-voltage lines. Maintain a minimum
clearance of 30 feet from current-carrying
power lines to avoid life-threatening electric
shock.
8. When working on an incline, always stand
above or to the side of the branch being
sawed.
9. Allow the chain to cut for you. Keep the
saw running at full speed for the entire
duration of the cut.First-time user should,
as a minimum practice, cutting logs on a
saw-horse or cradle.
DO NOT cut down trees in high wind
conditions. This can result in injury and
should only be performed by a trained
professional.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the tool ON: press the safety button
and then squeeze the trigger (Fig. 6). After
the tool has started, you can release the
safety switch without turning the tool off.
To turn the tool OFF: release the trigger
switch (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
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