Device Description; Specified Conditions Of Use; Residual Risks - Güde KS 400-41 Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine

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control elements and how to use the appliance
properly. Abide by all the safety measures stated in
the service manual. Act responsibly toward third
parties.
The operator is responsible for accidents or risks to
third parties.
Persons over 18 years of age can only work on the
appliance. An exception includes youngsters trained
in order to reach knowledge under supervision of the
trainer during occupational education.
In case of any doubts about connection and operation
refer please to our customer center
You should get used to your new chain saw by
making simple cuts on securely supported wood.
Do this whenever you have not operated the saw for
some time.
Some regions have regulations that restrict the use
of the machine. Check with your local authority for
advice.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
WARNING! When using the chain saw, the safety rules
must be followed. For your own safety and that of
bystanders, you must read and fully understand these
instructions before operating the chain saw.
You should attend a professionally organized safety
course in the use, preventative actions, first-aid, and
maintenance of chain saws. Please keep these instruc-
tions safe for later use
WARNING! Do not use the appliance if you are tired,
ill, under influence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medi-
caments.

Device description

Chain break / Front hands protection
1
Handle
2
Bowden starter
3
Choke
4
Safety switch
5
throttle-lever
6
ON/OFF switch
7
Fuel top-up funnel
8
Chain oil top-up funnel
9
Krallenanschlag
10
Saw chain
11
Saw bar
12
Read and understand the operating
instructions before using the
appliance. Familiarise with the

Specified Conditions Of Use

The chainsaw may only be used for cutting wood –
across the fibres, with regard to the technical specifi-
cations and safety instructions.
Do not use the chain saw for any purpose not listed in
the specifi ed conditions of use. It is not to be used for
professional tree services.
The chain saw is not to be used by children or by
persons not wearing adequate personal protective
equipment and clothing.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated
for normal use. Not observing general regulations
in force and instructions from this manual does not
make the manufacturer liable for damages.
Use the appliance only outside, never use it
in confined and bad ventilated areas.

Residual risks

Damage to health arising from vibrations
to hand and arms if the device is used for a
long time or if the device is not guided and
evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed
protection against white finger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to care-
fully check the state of your fingers and wrist if you
have regularly used the appliance for a long time. If
any symptom of the diseases above appears, seek
medical advice immediately. To reduce the white
finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take
regular breaks during your work.
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear
protectors!
Risk of poisoning!!
Exhaust gases, fuel and lubricants are toxic.Inhaling
exhaust gases may be fatal!
Do not operate the unit in closed spaces where dan-
gerours carbon monoxide gases may accumulate.