Using the device
Warning! Before using the
power tool, familiarise your-
self thoroughly with the sawing
technique of pole chain saws (see
section
"Basic
nique"). Risk of injury! Never allow
children to operate the pole chain
saw. Allow no person to use this
pole chain saw who has not read
this user manual or received ade-
quate instructions for the safe and
proper use of this pole chain saw!
Warning! Hold the pole chain
saw firmly with both hands!
Ensure that the saw chain does not
touch any objects or the ground
and that there are no people or
animals in the vicinity before start-
ing! Risk of injury!
Before each use
Warning! Prior to each use,
inspect that the power tool is
in good working condition. Also if
the power tool is subjected to unu-
sually high loads for which it was
not designed (e.g. heavy impact or
a fall). Make sure the safety devic-
es are working properly. Do not
continue operating your power
tool if it is damaged.
•
Check that all parts of the garden
tool are present, firmly attached
and undamaged.
•
Check that the chain tension is cor-
rect.
•
Check the chain lubrication.
•
Check that there are no leaks.
•
Ensure that you wear the adequate
personal protective equipment.
working
tech-
Correct posture
Warning!
• Never work on unstable
ground!
• Never work while standing on a
ladder!
• Do not bend too far forwards
when working!
• Use the garden tool only when
the weather conditions and ter-
rain are favourable!
•
Stand with both legs firmly on the
ground.
•
Beware of obstructions in the
working area.
•
Wear the harness for better weight
distribution of the garden tool.
•
When working, always hold the
garden tool with both hands!
•
Hold the garden tool:
– with the left hand on the front
handle 3.
– with the right hand on the main
handle 7.
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