Additional Safety Instructions - Makita UC002G Manual De Instrucciones

• Follow the manufacturer's sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
13. Before starting work, check that the
chain saw is in proper working order
and that its condition complies with the
safety regulations. Check in particular
that:
• The chain brake is working properly;
• The run-down brake is working
properly;
• The bar and the sprocket cover are
fitted correctly;
• The chain has been sharpened and
tensioned in accordance with the
regulations.
14. Do not start the chain saw with the
chain cover being installed on it. Starting
the chain saw with the chain cover being
installed on it may cause the chain cover
to thrown out forward resulting in personal
injury and damage to objects around the
operator.

Additional Safety Instructions

Operation
1. When you use the tool on muddy
ground, wet slope, or slippery place, pay
attention to your footing.
2. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
Do not leave the tool unattended out-
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doors in the rain.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't
use the tool in dump or wet locations or
expose it to rain. Water entering the tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in
a fire. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
3.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6. Do not handle charger, including charger
plug, and charger terminals with wet
hands.
7. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
Maintenance and storage
1. When storing the tool, avoid direct
sunlight and rain, and store it in a place
where it does not get hot or humid.
Top handle chainsaw specific safety
warnings
1. Perform cleaning and maintenance
before storage in accordance with the
instruction manual.
Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw
2.
during car transportation to avoid fuel or
chain oil leakage, damage to the tool and
personal injury.
3. Regularly check the functionality of
chain brake.
Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never
4.
smoke when you fill the chain oil.
5. National regulation may restrict the use
of the chain saw.
6. If the equipment gets heavy impact or
fall, check the condition before continu-
ing 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.
Always activate the chain brake before
7.
starting the chain saw.
8. Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid
skating (skid movement) or bouncing of
the saw when starting a cut.
At the end of the cut, be careful to keep
9.
your balance due to the "drop".
10. 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 hear-
ing the following protective equipment
must be used during operation of the
chain saw:
— The kind of clothing should be appro-
priate, i. e. it should be tight-fitting
but not be a hindrance. Do not wear
jewelry or clothing which could become
entangled with bushes or shrubs. If you
have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
— It is necessary to wear a protective
helmet whenever working with the
chain saw. The protective helmet 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.
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