Safety Precautions; General Precautions; Protective Equipment - Dolmar RescueCut Instructions D'emploi

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General precautions

- To ensure safe operation, the operator must read these
instructions in order familiarize him- or herself with the use
of this RescueCut saw chain. Uninformed users can endan-
ger themselves and others through improper use of this saw
chain.
- Allow use only by persons who are experienced in the proper
use of chain saws. When allowing other persons to use this
saw chain and its chain saw, provide them with the instruction
manuals for both.
- First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to become
familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered sawing
or even attend a recognized course of instruction.
- Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be
allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over the age of 16
years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose of being
trained as long as they are under the supervision of a qualiÞ ed
trainer.
- Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention.
- Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition.
If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially
careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and
carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
- Never use the chain saw after consumption of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
- A Þ re extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity
when working in easily inß ammable vegetation or when it has
not rained for a long time (danger of Þ re).
- Take particular precautions when working in the vicinity of Þ re
scenes or open ß ame. Chain saws use easily inß ammable fuels.
Escaping fuel fumes can explode into ß ame!

Protective equipment

- When sawing non-wood materials, the saw will ß ing chips and
pieces of material towards the operator at high speed. In order
to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as to protect
your hearing the following protective equipment must be
used during operation of the chain saw.
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be
tight-Þ tting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery or
clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
If you have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
- Always wear a helmet (1) to protect from ß ying chips and pieces
of material. The protective helmet is to be checked in regular
intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5 years at the
latest. Use only approved protective helmets.
- The helmet should have a face guard (2) to protect the user's
face from chips. During operation of the chain saw always wear
a goggle to prevent eye injuries.
- Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3),
ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request.
- A safety overall (5) consisting of 22 layers of nylon fabric
(alternative: leg cutting guards) protects against cuts and is
greatly recommended.
- Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the pre-
scribed equipment and must always be worn during operation
of the chain saw.
- During operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety boots
(7) Þ tted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protection for
the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes equipped with a
protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a
secure footing.
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Also take care to follow the safety precautions
listed in the chain saw instruction manual!
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