GENERAL
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw
Please
read this manual
carefully.
(1) - (49) refer to figures
on p. 4-7.
Check that the cutting
equipment
is correctly
fitted and
adjusted.
See instructions
under the heading
Assembly.
Refuel
and start the chain saw. See the instructions
under the headings
Fuel Handling
and Starting
and
Stopping.
Do not use the chain
saw until sufficient
chain oil has
reached
the chain. See instructions
under the heading
Lubricating
cutting
equipment.
Long-term
exposure
to noise can result in permanent
hearing
impairment.
So always
use approved
hearing
protection.
A
WARNING!
Under
nO circumstances
may
the design
of the machine
be modified
without
the permission
of the
manufac!ure
r. Always
use genuine
accessories.
Non=authorized
mQdifications
and/o_
accessorisscan
result
in serious
personal
injury
or the
death
of the opera!or
or others.Your
warranty
may
not cover
damage
or
liability
caused
by the use of non-
aathorized
accessories
or rep!aeement
parts.
_in
saw is a dangerous
|
i_ortant
that you
read and
operator's
manual.
, The
insid_
of the
muffler
emicais
that may
be
| _
carcinogenic.
Avoid
contact
with
these
|
elements
in the event
of a damaged
muffler.
wduatean
repreoents
health
risk.
WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic
field during operation.
This fisld may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants.To reduce the
risk of serioua or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants
consult their physician and the
medical impisnt manufac!urer
before
operating this machine.
WARNING!
Never
allow
children
to use or
be in the vicinity
of the machine.
As the
machine
is equipped
with a spring=
loaded
stop switch
and
can be started
by
low speed
and force
on the starter
handle,
even
small children
under
some
circumstances
can produce
the force
necessary
to start
the machine.This
can
mean
a risk of serious
personal
injury.
Therefore
remove
the spark
plug
cap
when the machine
is not under
close
supervision.
WARNING!When
using
a chain
saw, a
fire extinguisher
should
be avaiisble.
WARNING!
Keep
handles
dry, clean
and
free
of oil.
_re of carbon
monoxide
poisoning
ate the ehainsaw
in well
WARNING!
Do not attempt
a pruning
operation
in a standing
tree
;pesifically
trained
to do so.
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