Makita DUC204 Manual De Instrucciones página 16

accidents may occur. It is recommend that
always using a rising platform (cherry picker,
lift) for sawing in trees. Rappelling techniques
are extremely dangerous and require special
training. The operators must be trained to
become familiar with safety equipment usage
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.
2. Perform cleaning and maintenance before
storage in accordance with the instruction
manual.
3. Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw
during car transportation to avoid fuel or chain
oil leakage, damage to the tool and personal
injury.
4. Regularly check the functionality of chain
brake.
5. Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never smoke
when you fill the chain oil.
6. National regulation may restrict the use of the
chain saw.
7. If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall,
check the condition before continuing work.
Check the controls and safety devices for
malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt,
ask our authorized service center for the
inspection and repair.
8. Always activate the chain brake before
starting the chain saw.
9. Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid skating
(skid movement) or bouncing of the saw when
starting a cut.
10. At the end of the cut, be careful to keep your
balance due to the "drop".
11. Take into account the direction and speed of
the wind. Avoid sawdust and chain oil mist.
Protective equipment
1. 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 chain saw:
—
The
bushes or shrubs. If you have long hair,
always wear a hairnet!
kind of clothing
should be
appropriate, i.
e. it should
be tight-fitting but
not be a
hindrance. Do not
wear jewelry or
clothing which could
become entangled with
—
It is necessary to wear a protective helmet
whenever working
checked in regular intervals for damage
and is to be replaced after 5 years at the
latest. Use only approved protective
helmets.
—
The
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
—
Wear
equipment (ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.)
—
The
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
overall is made of a nylon fabric with 22
layers and protects against cuts. We
strongly recommend its use.
—
Protective gloves made of thick leather
are part of the
during operation of the chain saw.
—
During operation of the chain saw safety
shoes or safety boots
protection for the leg must always to be
worn. Safety shoes equipped
cuts and ensure a secure footing. For
working in trees the safety boots must
Vibration
1. Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration
experience injury
vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may
cause the following symptoms to occur in the
fingers,
"Falling
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour
or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur,
see a physician! To
risk
disease", keep
warm
well
equipment and accessories.
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with
chain saw.
protective helmet is to be
face shield of the protective
injuries.
adequate noise protection
protective jacket consists of
protective brace and bib
prescribed
equipment and
always be
with anti
sole, steel toe caps and
a protective layer
provide protection against
be suitable
climbing techniques.
may
to blood
hands or wrists:
asleep"
(numbness), tingling,
reduce the
"white
of finger
your hands
during operation and
maintain the
the
The
must
worn
fitted
skid
with
for