Protective Equipment - Makita UC002G Manual De Instrucciones

Top handle chainsaw specific safety
warnings
1. This chain saw is designed especially for tree
care and surgery. The chain saw is intended
to be used by properly trained persons only.
Observe all instructions, procedures and rec-
ommendations from the relevant professional
organization. Otherwise fatal 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.
Perform cleaning and maintenance before
2.
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.
Regularly check the functionality of chain
4 .
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 mal-
function. If there is any damage or doubt, ask
our authorized service center for the inspec-
tion 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:
— T h e k i n d o f c l o t h i n g s h o u l d b e a p p r o p r i a t e ,
i. e. it should be tight-fitting but not be a
hindrance. Do not wear jewelry or clothing
w h i c h c o u l d b e c o m e e n t a n g l e d w i t h b u s h e s
o r s h r u b s . I f y o u h a v e l o n g h a i r , a l w a y s w e a r
a h a i r n e t !
— I t i s n e c e s s a r y t o w e a r a p r o t e c t i v e h e l m e t
w h e n e v e r w o r k i n g w i t h t h e c h a i n s a w . T h e
protective helmet i s t o b e c h e c k e d i n r e g u -
l a r i n t e r v a l s f o r d a m a g e a n d i s t o b e r e p l a c e d
a f t e r 5 y e a r s a t t h e l a t e s t . U s e o n l y a p p r o v e d
p r o t e c t i v e h e l m e t s .
— T h e face shield o f t h e p r o t e c t i v e h e l m e t ( o r
t h e g o g g l e s ) p r o t e c t s a g a i n s t s a w d u s t a n d
w o o d c h i p s . D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e c h a i n
s a w a l w a y s w e a r a g o g g l e o r a f a c e s h i e l d t o
prevent eye injuries.
— W e a r a d e q u a t e noise protection equip-
ment (ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.)
— T h e protective jacket c o n s i s t s o f 22 l a y e r s
o f n y l o n a n d p r o t e c t s t h e o p e r a t o r a g a i n s t
c u t s . I t i s a l w a y s t o b e w o r n w h e n w o r k i n g
f r o m e l e v a t e d p l a t f o r m s ( c h e r r y p i c k e r s ,
l i f t s ) , f r o m
w h e n c l i m b i n g w i t h r o p e s .
T h e protective brace and bib overall i s
—
m a d e o f a n y l o n f a b r i c w i t h 22 l a y e r s a n d
p r o t e c t s a g a i n s t c u t s . W e s t r o n g l y r e c o m -
m e n d i t s u s e .
Protective gloves m a d e o f t h i c k l e a t h e r a r e
—
p a r t o f t h e p r e s c r i b e d e q u i p m e n t a n d m u s t
a l w a y s b e w o r n d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e c h a i n
s a w .
— D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e c h a i n s a w safety
shoes o r safety boots fitted with anti skid
s o l e , s t e e l t o e c a p s a n d p r o t e c t i o n f o r t h e
l e g m u s t a l w a y s t o b e w o r n . S a f e t y s h o e s
e q u i p p e d w i t h a p r o t e c t i v e l a y e r p r o v i d e
p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t c u t s a n d e n s u r e a s e c u r e
f o o t i n g . F o r w o r k i n g i n t r e e s t h e s a f e t y b o o t s
m u s t b e s u i t a b l e f o r c l i m b i n g t e c h n i q u e s .
Vibration
1. I n d i v i d u a l s w i t h p o o r c i r c u l a t i o n w h o a r e e x p o s e d
to excessive vibration may experience injury to
b l o o d v e s s e l s o r t h e n e r v o u s s y s t e m . V i b r a t i o n
m a y c a u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s t o o c c u r i n t h e
fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numb-
n e s s ) , t i n g l i n g , p a i n , s t a b b i n g s e n s a t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n
o f s k i n c o l o u r o r o f t h e s k i n . If any of these symp-
toms occur, see a physician! T o r e d u c e t h e r i s k
of "white finger disease", keep your hands warm
d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a n d w e l l m a i n t a i n t h e e q u i p m e n t
a n d a c c e s s o r i e s .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
o r e x p l o s i o n .
3 . If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
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