Safety Requirements; Preparation - Alpina C38 Manuel D'utilisation

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SYMBOLS / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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EXPLANATORY SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE (if present)
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3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PROPER USE / IMPROPER USE
Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was de-
signed, that is for "felling, bucking and delimbing trees
with dimensions suitable for the length of the bar" or
wooden objects with the same characteristics. Any other
use may be dangerous and damage the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited
to:
– trimming hedges;
– intaglio carving;
– sectioning pallets, crates and various packing materials;
– sectioning furniture or other materials with nails, screws
or other metal components;
– butchering meat;
– using the machine to lift, move or split objects;
– using the machine while fastened to fixed supports.
Do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for opera-
tions different than intended could result in a hazardous sit-
uation.
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become acquainted
with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Learn
how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator.
3) The machine must never be used by more than one
person.
4) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in the vicin-
ity;
11) Fuel tank
12) Chain oil tank and oil flow adjuster
13) Carburettor adjustments
L = low speed mixture adjuster
H = high speed mixture adjuster
T = idle speed adjuster
14) Choke
15) Primer
16) Chain brake (the
the position in which the brake is released)
– f the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine,
drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his re-
flexes and compromise his judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the machine firmly
with two hands and/or remaining standing on the ground
whilst working.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the machine.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted with
shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-goggles,
a half-mask respirator and safety anti-shear boots with
non-slip soles.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any hanging
or flapping accessory that could catch in the machine or
in any objects or materials in the work area
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flammable:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been specifically
manufactured and homologated for such use;
– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure inside to
decrease gradually;
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a funnel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is run-
ning or when the engine is hot;
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