Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Combustion Engine English
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Raynaud’s disease (white
finger disease or HAVS)
– The frequent use of vibrating
power tools may damage the
nerves in people whose blood cir
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culation is impaired (e.g. smokers
or diabetics). In particular, the
fingers, hands, wrists and/or arms
may show some of the following
symptoms, although not neces
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sarily all of them: Pain, tingling,
stabbing pains, numbness of body
parts, skin turning pale.
– If you notice unusual impairments,
stop working immediately and
consult a doctor. You can signifi
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cantly reduce the risks by
following these instructions:
– Keep your body, and in particular
your hands, warm in cold weather.
Working with undercooled hands
is the main contributing factor!
– Take regular breaks and move
your hands. This will stimulate
your blood circulation.
Safety instructions for petrol-
driven power tools
Petrol is highly flammable and the
vapours may explode when ignited.
Take the following precautions:
– Store petrol only in containers
which are specially designated
and authorised for this purpose.
– Do not start the engine if any
petrol has been spilt. Carry the
power tool away from the area
where the petrol was spilt and wait
until the petrol fumes have evapo
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rated.
– Before refuelling, always switch
off the engine and leave it to cool
down. Never remove the tank cap
or fill the tank while the engine is
hot. Never use the power tool
without screwing on the tank cap
tight. Unscrew the tank cap slowly
to reduce pressure in the tank
slowly.
– Mix and add petrol in a clean, well
ventilated area outdoors where
there are no sparks or flames.
Unscrew the tank cap slowly when
you have switched the engine off.
Do not smoke while mixing or
topping up petrol. Immediately
wipe any spilled petrol off the
power tool.
– Move the power tool at least 10 m
from the filling station before
starting the engine. Do not smoke
and keep sparks and naked
flames away from the area while
you are topping up the petrol or
using the power tool.
– Replace a damaged exhaust, tank
or tank cap.
Maintenance
– Before performing any care and
maintenance work, switch off the
engine and remove the spark plug
terminal.
– Only maintenance work and
troubleshooting which are des
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cribed here may be performed. All
other work must be performed by
a technician.
– Ensure that maintenance work is
always performed to schedule so
that the mower remains in a safe
condition. Deficient or improper
maintenance can lead to damage
to the device and thus to injury.
Safety instructions specific
to the device
– The device may not be used by
young people under the age of 18
or by users who are not ade
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quately familiar with the operation
of the device.
– Ensure that the device has been
completely and properly
assembled.
– Check that the chain saw is in
perfect working order, in parti
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cular, that the saw rail has been
fitted correctly and securely, that
the chain has been tensioned pro
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perly, and that the chain brake is
in perfect working order.
– Regularly check that all screw fit
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tings are tight.
– Never change the preset factory
engine settings.
– Before using the device, ensure
that there are no other people or
animals within the working area.
– Before using the chain saw,
always check that the chain is still
sharp enough. A blunt chain
increases the risk of wear of the
cutting equipment and the risk of
the chain saw kicking back,
jamming or jumping.
– Ensure that the working area is
free of obstacles.
– Never start the device and never
leave it running if you are in an
enclosed room or building.
Inhalation of the exhaust gases
can be fatal. Only use the device
outdoors.
– Do not touch the engine or
silencer. These become very hot
during use. They also remain hot
for a short time even after the
device has been switched off.
– Avoid accidental starting. Be
ready to operate the device when
you pull the starter cable. The user
and the device must be in a stable
position before the device is
started. Follow the instructions for
starting and stopping the engine.
– Always keep your eye on the sur
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roundings to prevent your work
from endangering other people or
animals.
– There may not be any other
persons or animals within a cir
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cumference of 15 m around the
cutting area, as they could be
injured by ejected objects.
– Never work in poor light or
weather conditions.
– Never use the device if it is raining
or if there is a risk of a thunder
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storm.
– Felling and limbing work may only
be performed by trained persons!
Avoid doing any work for which
you are not adequately qualified!
Imprudent handling of the device
can result in extremely serious to
fatal injuries!
– Saw wood only. Do not use the
chain saw for work for which it is
not designed.
– Avoid sawing in bushes, as small
branches will stick in the saw
chain and could be ejected in an
uncontrolled manner.
– Ensure that you have a firm and
secure footing in every working
position. Be especially careful
when working on sloping ground!
– Always the device firmly with both
hands.
Grip the rear handle with your right
hand and the hand grip with your
left hand, even if you are left-
handed. Do not release the
handles!
