Maintenance Safety; Transport And Storage - Metabo HPT CS 33EB Manual De Instrucciones

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○ 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 10 feet (3 m) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
○ Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes before
removing fuel tank 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 fl ames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
WARNING
Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale
fumes, so that pay special attention when handling
or fi lling fuel.
Cutting safety
○ Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden
objects.
○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection
mask when cutting the wood after insecticide has
been applied.
○ Keep others including children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the hazard zone. Stop the
engine immediately if you are approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand on
the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle.
○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er
and cutting attachment when the engine is running.
○ Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.
○ Before felling a tree, the operator must be
accustomed to the sawing techniques of the chain
saw.
○ Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing tree.
○ While cutting, hold unit/machine fi rmly with both
hands with thumb fi rmly locked around front handle,
and stand with feet well balanced and your body
balanced.
○ Stand to the side of the saw when cutting - never
directly behind it.
○ Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree,
because the chain may suddenly be drawn into a
tree, if so equipped.
○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the units
as it breaks into clear, so it will not follow through and
cut your legs, feet or body, or contact an obstruction.
○ Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up and
back at operator). Never cut with the nose of the bar.
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○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to
shut off the machine and ensure that all cutting
attachments are stopped.
○ Never place the machine on the ground when
running.
○ Always ensure that the engine is shut off and any
cutting attachments have completely stopped before
clearing debris or removing grass from the cutting
attachment.
○ Always carry a fi rst-aid kit when operating any power
equipment.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building and/or near the inflammable liquid.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Maintenance safety

○ M a i n t a i n t h e u n i t /m a c h i n e a c c o r d i n g t o
recommended procedures.
○ Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
○ Use only genuine metabo HPT replacement parts
as recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get
a possibility of personal injury with recoil spring.
WARNING
Improper maintenance could result in serious engine
damage or in serious personal injury.

Transport and storage

○ Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine
stopped and the muffl er away from your body.
○ Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit/machine before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
○ 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 out of the reach of children.
○ Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in
a dry place.
○ Make sure stop switch is off when transporting or
storing.
○ When transporting or storage, cover chain with guide
bar cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
take care and use common sense. Contact metabo HPT
Authorized Service Centers if you need assistance.