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CHAIN SAW OPERATING MANUAL
A11 – Wear approved safety foot-
wear with anti-slip soles.
A12 – Wear approved safety gloves.
A13 – Any person using the
CHAINSAW must be in good mental
and physical health. DO NOT USE the
equipment if tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of medicines that reduce the speed
of reactions, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
A14 - WARNING! The exhaust gas is
poisonous and asphyxiating. If inhaled
it may even be lethal. Do not operate
the engine in closed or poorly venti-
lated places.
A15 – Prolonged use of the equipment
may cause disturbances to blood cir-
culation in the hands (white finger dis-
ease) attributable to the vibrations.
Factors that influence the appearance
of this condition include the following:
- Personal predisposition of the opera-
tor to reduced blood flow in the hands.
- Use of the equipment in cold condi-
tions (warm gloves are therefore rec-
ommended).
- Long periods of uninterrupted use
(use at intervals is recommended).
- It is recommended that a doctor be
consulted in the event of tingling or
numbness.
A16 - WARNING! Petrol and petrol
vapour are extremely inflammable.
RISK OF BURNS AND FIRE.
A16.1 – Stop the engine before refuel-
ling
A16.2 – Do not smoke during refuel-
ling.
A16.3 – Dry any spilt fuel. Start the
engine well away from the refuelling
point.
A16.4 – Make sure that the fuel tank
cap is properly closed.
Look out for any leaks.
A16.5 - SILENCER (fig. 1 part 24)
IMPORTANT: Do not touch to prevent
burns.
A17 – During work, hold the chainsaw
firmly with both hands, and with the bar
away from the body.
A17.1 – Take up a stable position,
one where you are firm on your legs.
Beware of the risk of sliding on slippery
surfaces or slopes.
Do NOT work on ladders or trees.
Do NOT work in unstable positions.
Do NOT work above shoulder height.
A17.2 – Always work in a good light or
with adequate artificial lighting.
A18 – DANGER FROM KICKBACKS
Kickbacks can cause lethal
wounds.
In a kickback, the chainsaw is thrown
violently against the operator.
This reaction may occur in the
following cases.
1) Start of the cut with the point of the
bar.
2) Accidental contact with other
branches, trunks, solid bodies, or met-
alwork.
3) Cut with the top part of the bar.
- Keep the spike (Fig.1
part.6) against the wood while cut-
ting.
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