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• Cut wood only. Do not use chain
saw for purposes not intended.
For example: do not use chain
saw for cutting metal, plastic,
masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the chain saw for
operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situ-
ation.
Preparation
• When working, always wear suit-
able work clothes that allow
freedom of movement. This in-
cludes a hard hat, hearing protec-
tion, safety goggles or face protec-
tion, hand protection and cut pro-
tection: Leg protection and non-
slip foot protection.
• Dust may be generated when
sawing dry wood. Wear a suitable
dust mask.
• Ensure that the handles are dry
and clean when working.
• Do not work with a damaged
or incomplete chainsaw or
one which has been converted
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use the
chainsaw with defective protect-
ive equipment. Before use, check
the safety status of the chainsaw,
in particular the blade bar and the
chain.
• Do not start the chainsaw in a
closed or poorly ventilated area as
there is a risk of inhaling engine ex-
haust fumes.
• Never start the chainsaw be-
fore the blade bar, saw chain and
sprocket cover are fitted correctly.
Operation
• Please make sure that no other
persons or animals are present in
your work area.
• Only start when the working area
is free of obstacles and you have
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planned a retreat path from the fall-
ing tree.
• 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 configur-
ation increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
• Hold the chain saw by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because
the saw chain may contact hid-
den wiring . Saw chains contact-
ing a "live" wire may make ex-
posed metal parts of the chain saw
"live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
• Always keep proper footing and
operate the chain saw only when
standing on fixed, secure and
level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces may cause a loss of bal-
ance or control of the chain saw.
• When lubricating the chain, a
light trace of oil forms due to the
escaping oil. Pay attention to the
wind direction and do not expose
yourself unnecessarily to such lub-
ricating oil mist.
• Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the
chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make
sure the saw chain is not con-
tacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of
your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
• Never work one-handed or above
shoulder height.
• Prolonged use of the device can
lead to blood circulation dis-
orders in the hands caused by
vibration (Raynaud's syndrome).
Change your working position reg-