Safety Functions; Notes On Safety; Symbols Used On The Saw - Grizzly EKS 2440 QT Traduction De La Notice D'utilisation Originale

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Safety functions

1 Rear grip with hand guard (16)
A
Protects the hand against
branches and boughs in the
case of springing away by the
chain.
3 Chain braking lever/hand
guard
Control system, which stops the
saw chain immediately in case
of a spring-back; lever can also
be activated manually; protects
the left hand of the operator if it
slides from the front grip.
5 Saw chain with small spring-
back
Helps you to catch spring-backs
with specially developed control
systems.
7 Metal stop claw
Reinforces the stability when
vertical cuts are carried out and
facilitates sawing.
9 Electric motor
Double insulated for safety rea-
sons.
10 On-off switch with safety
chain brake
On releasing the On/Off switch,
the device immediately switches
off.
11 Switch-on block
The switch-on block must be
released for switching on the de-
vice.
12 Chain catcher
Decreases the danger of injuries
if the chain breaks or if it comes
off.
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Notes on safety

This section deals with the basic safety
regulations while working with the electric
chainsaw.
An electric chainsaw is a danger-
ous device, which can cause
serious or even fatal injuries with
incorrect or careless use. Thus,
for your own safety and the safety
of others, you should always take
note of the instructions on safety
and, in case of difficulties, consult
a specialist for advice.

Symbols used on the saw

Make yourself familiar with all
control elements before any work.
Practice handling the saw and
have explained the functions,
operating methods and sawing
techniques by a practiced user or
specialist.
Read and take note of the operat-
ing manual belonging to the ma-
chine!
Wear personal protective equip-
ment.
Basically, wear protective goggles
or, even better, face protection,
ear protection, safety helmet,
cut-protection working clothes, cut-
protection gloves,
and cut-protection safety boots
with anti-slip soles.
Caution! Spring-back - Be careful
of spring-back of the machine dur-
ing work.