Fuel Safety - Zenoah GZ381 Manuel D'utilisation

(see instructions under the heading
page 29 ).
(Fig. 27)
Right hand guard
The right hand guard is a protection for your hand on the
rear handle. The right hand guard gives you protection if
the saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guard
also gives you protection from branches or twigs.
(Fig. 28)
Vibration damping system
Your product is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibration and make
operation easier. The product's vibration damping
system reduces the transfer of vibration between the
engine unit/cutting equipment and the product's handle
unit. The body of the chainsaw, including the cutting
equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration
damping units.
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting
with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type
or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
WARNING:
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour
or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
Start/stop switch
Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine.
(Fig. 29)
WARNING:
automatically goes back to start position. To
prevent accidental start, remove the spark
plug cap from the spark plug when you
assemble or do maintenance on the product.
(Fig. 30)
Muffler
WARNING:
hot during/after operation and at idle speed.
There is a risk of fire, especially when you
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Maintenance on
Overexposure to vibration
The start/stop switch
The muffler becomes very
operate the product near flammable
materials and/or fumes.
WARNING:
without a muffler or with a defective muffler.
A defective muffler can increase the noise
level and the risk of fire. Keep fire
extinguishing tools near. Do not use a
product without, or with a broken, spark
arrestor mesh if you must have a spark
arrestor mesh in your area.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In
areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.
Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.
(Fig. 31)

Fuel safety

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).
• Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come in contact with the skin. For this reason
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation.
• Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be
aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those
associated with inhalation.
• Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in
the vicinity of fuel.
• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refuelling.
• When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
• Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is
running.
• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away
from the refuelling area and source before starting.
After refuelling, there are some situations where you
must never start the product:
• If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.
Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your
clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of
your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
• If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for
leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Do not operate a product
Read the warning
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