Warnings And Safety Instructions; Operator Safety; Fuel Safety - Metabo HPT CS 33EB Manual De Instrucciones

WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the
following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment
damage, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.

Operator safety

○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○ 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, and eye, ear and leg
protection equipment 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 infl uence 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 of oil and fuel.
○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
○ When the unit 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 Hand-Arm
Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is caused by
vibration.
○ The operator must obey the local regulations of
cutting area.
WARNING
○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will
not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal
tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their hands and
fi ngers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
○ Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels
may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always
wear approved hearing protection when operating
a unit/machine.
○ 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 fi lled with clean oil. Never let chain run dry
on the bar.
WARNING
○ Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not
use your unit/machine for any job except that for
which it is intended.
○ Never use chain saw without any safety equipment
or that has faulty safety equipment. It could result in
serious personal injury.
○ 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 fl ames.
○ Use a container approved for fuel.
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