Warnings And Safety Instructions - Hitachi CS33ET Instrucciones De Seguridad Y Manual De Instrucciones

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Warnings and safety instructions
Operator safety
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This chain saw (CS33ET) is designed especially for tree care
and surgery. Only persons trained in tree care and surgery
may use this saw. Observe all literature, procedures and
recommendations from the relevant professional organization.
Failure to do so constitutes a high accident risk. We
recommend always using a rising platform for sawing in trees.
Rappelling techniques are extremely dangerous and require
special training. The operator must be trained in and familiar
with the use of safety equipment and working and climbing
techniques. Always use the restraining equipment for both the
operator and the saw.
Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
Always use the gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
Always wear safety protective equipment such as jacket,
trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip
soles whenever you use a chain saw. For working in trees the
safety boots must be suitable for climbing techniques. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.
Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off engine.
Wear head protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
For respiratory protection, wear a protection mask while emitting
the chain oil mist and dust from sawdust.
Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has
stopped before the unit is set down.
When operation is prolonged, take a break from time to time so
that you may avoid possible whitefinger disease which is caused
by vibration.
The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting area.
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Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely
the condition of their hands and fingers, if any of the above
symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.
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Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause
permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
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if you are using any medical electric/electronic devices such
as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power equipment.
Unit / machine safety
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely tightened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way
before using the unit/machine.
Make sure the side case is properly attached.
Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/machine by
the manufacturer.
Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the chain makes
contact, the machine should be stopped and checked carefully.
Make sure the automatic oiler is working.Keep the oil tank filled
with clean oil. Never let chain run dry on the bar.
All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the operator's/
owner's manual, should be performed by competent chain-saw
service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to
remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel
to burst.)
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Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit/machine for any job except that for which it is intended.
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Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or that
has faulty safety equipment, it could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING!
Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the
manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high
risk of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel safety
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or
while using the unit/machine.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
Move at least 10ft (3m) away from fueling site before starting
engine.
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is
left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale fumes, so that
pay special attention when handling or filling fuel