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c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool ser viced by a
qualified repair person using onlyidentical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Caution!
If the replacement of the supply cord is
necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid
a safety hazard.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep all parts of the body away from the
saw chain when the chain saw is operat-
ing. Before you start the chain saw, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting any-
thing. A moment of inattention while operat-
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ing chain saws may cause entanglement of
your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chain saw
with a reversed hand configuration increases
the risk of personal injury and should never
be done.
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Ad-
equate protective clothing will reduce per-
sonal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Op-
eration of a chain saw while up in a tree may
result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension
be alert for spring back. When the tension
inthe wood fibers is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chain saw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the
chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories. Im-
properly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kick-
back.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
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