Parkside PBKS 53 A2 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 12

6.3 Storage and transport
■ Switch off the chainsaw before any transport, even over
short distances. Engage the chain brake and fit the chain
guard.
■ Use the chain guard during transport and storage.
■ Secure the machine against tipping over during transport
(including in vehicles) to prevent fuel loss, damage or injury.
■ Carry the device only by the front handle. In doing so, the
guide rail points backwards, away from your body (see fig.
M).
■ Keep the hot silencer away from your body. There is a risk
of burns!
■ Clean and maintain the chainsaw before storage.
■ Store the device in a safe and dry location. Also secure it
from unauthorised access.
6.4 Environmental safety
■ National and/or municipal regulations may impose time re-
strictions on the use of noise-generating, motorized devices.
Ask your local administration about this.
■ The device must not be operated indoors or in other poorly
ventilated areas. There is a danger of suffocation due to the
toxic exhaust gases / lubricating oil vapours.
■ In case of nausea, headaches or visual disturbances as
well as dizziness, work must be stopped immediately. These
symptoms can be caused, among other things, by excessive
exhaust gas concentrations. Dust, e.g. wood dust, fumes
and smoke, can also be generated during the sawing pro-
cess. Better ventilation must be provided and a dust mask
must be worn.
■ Only carry out work in daylight.
■ Also, do not work in adverse weather conditions, such as
rain or wind. There is an increased risk of accidents here.
■ Keep your work area clean and tidy.
■ Keep uninvolved persons (especially children and animals)
at least 15m away from the working area while using the
chainsaw. Distractions may cause you to lose control of the
device.
■ Before starting work, make sure that there are no persons,
animals or property in the danger zone.
■ Do not work near wire fences or in areas with loose old
wire.
■ Have fire extinguishers ready when working in highly flam-
mable environments such as dry grass, etc. There is a risk
of fire!
6.5 Filling with fuel
■ Petrol is very easily flammable. Keep away from naked
flames when refuelling and do not smoke while doing so.
There is a risk of fire!
■ Be careful not to spill petrol. Ensure that no petrol or chain
oil gets into the soil. Use suitable sheeting or similar to help
with this.
■ Refuel only in well-ventilated areas. Petrol vapours can eas-
ily ignite or explode.
■ Switch off the engine before refuelling and allow the device
to cool down. If petrol has been spilled, clean the affected
areas immediately. Also, do not let any fuel get on your
clothes, otherwise change immediately.
■ Also avoid skin and eye contact with petrol or lubricants
(oil).
■ Do not breathe in fuel vapours/lubricating oil vapours.
■ Watch out for leaks. If petrol is leaking, do not start the
engine. There is a danger from burns.
■ Carefully open the fuel cap so that any overpressure can
slowly escape and no petrol sprays out.
6.6 Before start-up
m WARNING
Always carry out checks before use and with the
engine switched off.
Check the device before each use and after it has fallen to the
ground to ensure that it is in safe operating condition.
Check that all moving parts are working properly. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Have damaged
parts repaired by qualified specialist personnel.
Only use the chainsaw and accessories in accordance with
these instructions. taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Using power tools for opera-
tions other than those intended can lead to hazardous situa-
tions.
■ Regularly check the chain brake for proper functioning
(front hand guard, see fig. D).
■ Check the guide bar to make sure it is mounted correctly.
■ Check that the saw chain is properly tensioned. Follow the
instructions for lubrication, chain tensioning and replacing
accessories. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Sharpen regularly and
replace worn parts in good time. Properly maintained cut-
ting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
■ Check that the throttle and the throttle interlock move easily.
The throttle lever must spring back to the starting position.
■ Check that there is enough fuel and chain lubricating oil in
the tank.
■ Check that the handles are clean, dry and free from oil and
dirt.
■ Never carry out the work alone. In an emergency, someone
must be nearby.
■ Only use the chainsaw when standing on firm, safe and
level ground. Do not overreach. Slippery ground or unsta-
ble standing surfaces (e.g. on a ladder) can cause loss of
balance or loss of control of the chainsaw. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This will allow you to better
control the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
■ Do not work with the chainsaw in a tree. There is a risk of
injury when operating in a tree.
■ Never saw above shoulder height.
■ Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle (see fig. E).
Holding the chainsaw using the opposite grip increases the
risk of injuries and must be avoided.
■ Keep all body parts away from the saw chain when the
chainsaw is running. Before starting the chainsaw, ensure
that the saw chain is not touching anything. When working
with a chainsaw, a moment of carelessness can result in
clothing or body parts being caught by the saw chain.
■ Switch off the chainsaw immediately if you notice any no-
ticeable changes in the device's behaviour.
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