Carrefour GD97760 Manual De Instrucciones página 158

Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. This can lead to kickback.
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Ensure that there are no objects on the ground that you can trip over.
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FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLE PRUNER
 During operation, no other person or animal may be within a radius of 15 metres. The operator is
responsible for third parties within the warking area.
 Keep the appliance, the cutting mechanism and the transport guard in good condition to prevent
injury.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
 Do not use the appliance until you have familiarised yourself with its use.
 Do not work with a damaged or incomplete appliance or an appliance that has been modified without
the consent of the manufacturer.
 Never use the unit with defective protective equipment. Do not use the appliance if it has a defective
on/ off switch.
 Before use, check the security state of the appliance, especially the guide bar and the saw chain. Check
the appliance after dropping or other impacts for identify any significant damage or defects.
 Never start the appliance before the guide bar, saw chain and sprocket covers have been fitted
correctly.
 When starting and operating the appliance, ensure that it does not come into contact with the ground,
stones, wire or other foreign material. Switch the appliance off before you put it down.
 The device is designed for two-handed operation. Never work with one hand.
 Hold the appliance only by the insulated handles as the saw chain could come into contact with hidden
power lines. Contact between the saw chain and a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
 Make sure that the appliance is switched off when relocating the appliance and that you cannot
accidentally touch the on/off switch. Carry the appliance with the saw chain and guide bar facing
backwards. Fit the transport guard during transportation.
 Be extremely careful when sawing small bushes and branches. The thin branches and twigs can catch in
the saw and fly in your direction or knock you off balance.
 Do not cut any wood that is lying on the ground and do not attempt to saw roots that are protruding
from the soil. Avoid immersing the saw chain in the soil at all costs, as this could blunt the saw chain.
 When sawing a branch under tension, be aware of the possibility of the branch flying back once the
tension is suddenly removed. There is a risk of personal injury.
 Remove branches in sections. There is a risk of being struck by falling branches or branches that having
hit the ground rebound.
 Do not use force to free the appliance if the cutting tools get caught or jammed in branches. Switch the
appliance off immediately and do not switch it on until the blockage has been removed. There is a risk
of personal injury!
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLE HEDGE TRIMMER AND PRUNER
 Wear the ear and eye and head protection.
 Release the switch immediately to stop the motor and blades/saw chain in an emergency.
 If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or the appliance starts making any unusual noise
or vibration, shut off and allow the appliance to stop. Remove the battery pack and take the following
steps,
1) Inspect the damage.
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