IKRA PCS 4040 Manuel D'utilisation page 22

Device-specific safety instructions
- Keep all parts of your body clear of the chain while the saw is running. Before starting the saw, make sure
that the chain does not touch any objects. When working with a chain saw, even a short moment of inattentive-
ness may result in clothes or parts of the body being caught by the chain.
- Always hold the chain saw with your right hand at the rear handle and your left hand at the front handle.
Holding the chain saw differently (left hand – rear handle / right hand – front handle) during operation will increase
the risk of injury and is not permitted.
- Wear eye and hearing protection. Other personal protection equipment for the head, hands, legs and feet
is recommended. Proper protective clothing and protection equipment reduce the risk of injury caused by thrown-
about wood chips and accidental contact with the chain.
- Do not operate the chain saw on trees. Operating a chain saw while situated on a tree involves a high risk of
injury.
- Make sure to have a safe stand at any time, and only use the chain saw when standing on solid, safe and
level ground. A slippery ground or instable surfaces as the steps of a ladder may lead to loosing balance or the
control over the chain saw.
- When cutting a branch that is under tension take into account that it will spring back. When the tension of the
wood fibres is released the tensioned branch may hit the operator and/or the chain saw resulting in a loss of control.
- Apply particular caution when cutting brush and young trees. The thin material may get caught in the chain
and hit you or throw you off balance.
- Carry the switched-off chain saw using the front handle with the chain pointing away from your body.
Always put on the protection cover when transporting or storing the chain saw. The careful handling of the
chain saw reduces the risk of accidentally touching the sharp cutting chain.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tension and changing accessories. An improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or considerably increase the risk of a kickback.
- Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Fatty, oily handles are slippery and may lead to a
loss of control.
- Use the chain saw for cutting wood only! Do not use the chain saw for works it is not designed for. – Ex-
ample: Do not use the chain saw for cutting plastics, brickwork or other construction materials that are not
made of wood. The use of the chain saw for applications, for which it is not designed, may result in dangerous
situations.
- Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one which an unauthorised alteration has been implemented.
- These devices are not designed to be operated by persons who have insufficient experience and/or insufficient
knowledge or by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are being supervised
by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are receiving instructions about how these devices are to be
used.
- Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the user.
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