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2. Warnings and safety instructions.
Operator safety
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WARNING!
Always wear head protection with full face shield
to help protect against falling branches and
debris.
Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated
against electrical current.
Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure
hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
Wear hearing protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is sat
down.
When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
whitefinger disease which is caused by vibration.
The operator must obey the local regulations of
cutting area.
Unit / machine safety!
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks
and make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely tightened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit /
machine.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit / machine by the manufacturer.
Never let the chain strike any obstacle.
If the chain makes contact, the machine should
be stopped and checked carefully.
Make sure the automatic oiler is working.
Keep the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let
chain run dry on the bar.
All unit service, other than the items listed in the
operator's/owner's manual, should be performed
by competent machine service personnel. (For
example, if improper tools are used to remove
the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to
hold the flywheel in order to remove the
clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could
occur and could subsequently cause the
flywheel to burst.)
WARNING!
Never modify the unit / machine in any way.
Do not use your unit / machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Fuel safety
NOTE!
Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.
Especially, in case of over three month
storage it is essential otherwise fuel may
corrode causing carburetor damage. It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied
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after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there
are no sparks or flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
tool or while using the tool.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before
starting engine.
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
WARNING!
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain whitefinger disease or
carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual
and regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If any of
the above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
Cutting safety
Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the wood after
insecticide has been applied.
Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the hazard
zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
Hold the unit/machine firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
muffler and cutting attachment when the engine
is running.
Before pruning branches, the operator must be
accustomed to the pruning techniques of the
machine.
Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from falling
objects.
While cutting, hold the machine firmly with both
hands with thumb firmly locked around front
handle, and stand with feet well balanced and
your body balanced.
Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up
and back at operator). Never cut with the nose
of the bar.
Maintenance safety
Maintain the unit/machine according to
recommended procedures.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts
as recommended by the manufacturer.
Transport and storage
Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine
stopped and the muffler away from your body.
Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit/machine before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit /
machine. It is recommended that the fuel be
emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the
tank, store so fuel will not leak.
Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place.
Make sure engine switch is off when
transporting or storing.
When transporting in a vehicle or storing,
cover chain with chain cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, take care and use common sense.
Contact your dealer if you need assistance. Pay
special attention to statements preceded by the
following words;
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe
personal injury or loss of life, if instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE!
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