General Safety Rules; Original Instructions; General Precautions - Homelite HCS4640C Mode D'emploi

Deutsch (Übersetzung der originalen Anleitungen)
Thank you for buying a Homelite chainsaw.
Your chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured
to Homelite's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will
give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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Intended use
This chainsaw is designed for cutting branches, trunks,
logs and beams of a diameter determined by the cutting
length of the guide bar. It is only designed to cut wood. It
is only to be used outdoors, by adults.
Do not use the chainsaw for any purpose not listed above.
This chainsaw is not to be used for professional tree
services. It is not to be used by children or by persons
not wearing adequate personal protective equipment and
clothing.
Residual risks
Even when using the chainsaw as intended, there remains
a residual risk of harm which cannot be fully prevented.
The following list of potential hazards should be read and
understood. You should pay extra attention and care to
these items to reduce the risk of occurrence or injury.
■ Contact with exposed cutting teeth and saw chain.
■ Access to rotating parts (the saw chain).
■ Unexpected, abrupt movement (kick back) of the
guide bar.
■ Flying chain parts (thrown off or broken).
■ Flying material (cut from the work piece).
■ Inhalation of saw dust and particles or emissions from
the petrol engine.
■ Skin contact with petrol/oil.
■ Loss of hearing if no hearing protective equipment
worn during use.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this
section of the operator's manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury. Safe operation of this tool requires that
you read and understand this operator's manual and
all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of
using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your saw works.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
English (Original instructions)

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

■ Know your tool. Read the operator's manual carefully.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious
■ Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
■ Always carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped
■ Turn off the engine before putting the chainsaw down.
■ Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than
■ Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after
■ Always hold the chainsaw with both hands when the
■ Never let anyone use your chainsaw who has not
■ Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain
■ Operate the chainsaw only in well ventilated areas.
■ Always have a fire extinguisher available when using
■ Use guide bar cover during transport and storage.
■ The chainsaw should always be used with correctly
■ Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use
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Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released.
Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
injury to the operator, helpers, and/or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is
intended for two-handed use.
Never operate a chainsaw when you are tired or under
the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
when the engine is running.
and the brake engaged, the guide bar and saw chain
to the rear, and the silencer away from your body.
When transporting the chainsaw, use the appropriate
guide bar scabbard.
Do not leave the engine running unattended. As an
additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake
before putting down the saw.
76 mm (3 inch) in diameter).
operation of the chainsaw; keep all body parts away
from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if contact
is made with the silencer.
engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.
received adequate instructions in its proper use. This
applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.
is not contacting any object.
chainsaw.
mounted spiked bumper.
it to power any attachments or devices not listed for
your saw.