Personal Protective Equipment - Zenoah GZ381 Manuel D'utilisation

(Fig. 14)
• Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one hand. A
chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand.
• Always hold the chainsaw with both hands. The right
hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand
on the front handle. All people, whether right or left
handed, should use this grip. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.
This grip minimizes the risk of kickback and lets you
keep the chainsaw under control. Do not let go of the
handles!
(Fig. 15)
• Never use the chainsaw above shoulder height and
try not to cut with the tip of the bar.
(Fig. 16)
• Do not use a chainsaw in a situation where you
cannot call for help in case of an accident.
• Before moving your chainsaw, switch off the engine
and lock the saw chain using the chain brake. Carry
the chainsaw with the bar and chain pointing
backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting
the chain saw or carrying it for any distance.
• When you put the chainsaw on the ground, lock the
saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you
have a constant view of the product. Switch the
engine off before leaving your chainsaw for any
length of time.
• Sometimes chips get stuck in the clutch cover
causing the saw chain to jam. Always stop the
engine before cleaning.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated
area can result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation
you can face when using a chainsaw. Always
exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all
situations which you consider to be beyond your
capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating
procedures after reading these instructions, you
should consult an expert before continuing. Do not
hesitate to contact your dealer or us if you have any
questions about the use of the chainsaw. We will
willingly be of service and provide you with advice as
well as help you to use your chainsaw both efficiently
and safely. Attend a training course in chainsaw
usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or
your library can provide information about which
training materials and courses are available.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Most chainsaw accidents happen when the saw
chain touches the operator. You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment cannot
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eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the
degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your servicing dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
• Always wear personal protective equipment.
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement. Regularly
check the condition of the personal protective
equipment.
• Wear an approved protective helmet.
• Wear approved hearing protection. Long-term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment
• Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to
reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain
saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood
chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This
can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
• Wear gloves with saw protection.
• Wear trousers with saw protection.
• Wear boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and
non-slip sole.
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
• Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain
or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing
tools and a shovel available to help prevent forest
fires.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to
Examination, maintenance and service of the
product's safety equipment on page 31 .
• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Zenoah servicing dealer.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The
chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you
can prevent them.
(Fig. 17)
WARNING: Avoid situations where there is
a risk of kickback. Take care when using
your chainsaw and make sure the kickback
zone of the bar never touches any object.
(Fig. 18)
The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by
your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release
mechanism.
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