Service; Causes Of Kickback And Ways To Prevent It; Safety Instructions For Operation - Meec tools 011229 Instructions D'utilisation

objects such as paper-clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and
other small metal objects that can short circuit the
terminals. Short circuiting discharges large amounts of
energy and can cause a fire and/or serious personal
injury.
● Failure to handle the battery carefully can cause fluid to
leak from the battery. Avoid contact with battery fluid. If
you get battery fluid on your skin, rinse immediately in
plenty of fresh water. If you get battery fluid in your eyes,
rinse your eyes with clean water for at least 10 minutes
and then seek medical attention immediately. Fluid
leaking from the battery can cause irritation or burns.
● Read all the instructions and safety instructions for the
charger and/or battery.

2.8 Service

Warning! If you do not obey these instructions, there
is a risk of death or injury.
● The power tool must only be serviced by qualified
personnel using identical spare parts. This will ensure
that the power tool remains safe to use.
2.9 Causes of kickback and ways to
prevent it
Warning! If you do not obey these instructions, there
is a risk of death or injury.
● Kickback can occur if the tip or topside of the bar comes
into contact with wood or other solid objects, or if the
chain jams in the cut.
● The product then kicks up and rearward with great force,
which can cause serious personal injury, or death.
● If the chain is caught along the top of the bar, this can
cause the product to be pressed back towards the user.
This can also result in serious personal injury or death.
Do not rely on the safety mechanisms on the product.
The correct and careful way of working is the only
reliable method of reducing the risk of kickback.
● Kickback occurs when the product is used incorrectly
and/or with the wrong work methods or in the wrong
conditions, and can be avoided as follows.
- Hold the product firmly w ith both hands and hold your
arms in a position that prevents kickback.
Kickback can cause the product to jerk backwards, but
the user can control this by taking the appropriate
measures. Keep a firm grip on both handles.
- Do not overreach. and do not work above shoulder
height. This makes it easier to avoid unintentional contact
with the tip of the bar, and gives you better control of the
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product in unexpected situations.
- Only use a accessories recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other accessories can cause the
chain to break/or kickback.
-Follow the instructions to maintain the product and
sharpen the chain. A worn or incorrectly sharpened chain
increases the risk of kickback.

2.10 Safety instructions for operation

Warning! If you do not obey these instructions, there
is a risk of death or injury.
● Make sure that you know how to use the controls of the
product.
● Do not let children or unauthorized persons operate the
product. Do not let persons with physical, sensorial or
mental disabilities operate the product without
supervision.
● Do not let persons who do not have the required
experience, knowledge or training operate the product
without training or supervision.
● Stop the product and remove the battery before you go
away from the product.
● Stop the product and remove the battery if the product
vibrates abnormally.
● Examine the product before use. Make sure that all
screws are tight, that all safety devices are correctly
installed and that moving parts do not jam.
● Do not use a damaged product.
● Do not use the product with damaged or missing safety
devices.
● Do not use a product with faulty or missing handles.
● Carefully inspect the area where the product is to be
used and remove objects that can get stuck and be
thrown out by the product. Ejected objects can cause
serious personal injury and/or material damage.
● Make sure that the chain does not touch the ground or an
object when you start the product.
● Stop the product and make sure that all moving parts
have stopped before you put the product down.
● Hold the product firmly with 2 hands and point the bar
away from the body. Hold the rear handle in your right
hand and the front handle in your left hand, even if you
are left-handed.
● Hold the product by the insulated handles when you do
work in areas with concealed cables.
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