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Safety instructions for operation

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• Do not attempt a pruning or limbing operation in a standing tree unless specifically trained to do so. Safety instructions for operation WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • This top handle chainsaw is designed specifically for tree surgery and maintenance in the tree. Due to the special compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is an increased risk of losing control. For this reason these special chainsaws should be used only for work in a tree by persons who are trained in special cutting and working techniques and who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety harness). Regular chainsaws (with wider spaced handles) are recommended for all other cutting work at ground level. • Working in a tree requires the use of special cutting and working techniques which must be observed in order to reduce the increased risk of personal injury. Never work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work, including training in the use of safety and other climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etcetera. • Never attempt to catch falling sections. Never cut in the tree when you are only secured with one rope. Always use two secured ropes. • During critical felling operations, hearing protectors should be lifted immediately when the sawing is completed so that sounds and warning signals can be heard. • Before using this product you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer to Kickback information on page 11 for instructions. • Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. Refer to Maintenance on page 17 for instructions. • Never use the product with visible damage to the spark plug cap and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. • Never use the product if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement. • Do not use the product in bad weather such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etcetera. • Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Refer to Accessories on page 29 for instructions. • Never start a product unless the guide bar, saw chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Refer to Introduction on page 9 for instructions. Without a guide bar and saw chain attached to the product the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. • Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with or affect your control of the product. • Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. • Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one hand. A chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand; you can cut yourself. Always have a secure, firm grip around the handles with both hands. • Always hold the chainsaw firmly with your right hand on the top handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. You should use this grip whether you are right handed or left handed. This grip minimizes the 732 - 017 - 11.10.2019 5

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Do not attempt a pruning or limbing operation in a
standing tree unless specifically trained to do so.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
•
This top handle chainsaw is designed specifically for
tree surgery and maintenance in the tree. Due to the
special compact handle design (closely spaced
handles), there is an increased risk of losing control.
For this reason these special chainsaws should be
used only for work in a tree by persons who are
trained in special cutting and working techniques and
who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety
harness). Regular chainsaws (with wider spaced
handles) are recommended for all other cutting work
at ground level.
•
Working in a tree requires the use of special cutting
and working techniques which must be observed in
order to reduce the increased risk of personal injury.
Never work in a tree unless you have received
specific, professional training for such work,
including training in the use of safety and other
climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ropes,
belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners,
etcetera.
•
Never attempt to catch falling sections. Never cut in
the tree when you are only secured with one rope.
Always use two secured ropes.
•
During critical felling operations, hearing protectors
should be lifted immediately when the sawing is
completed so that sounds and warning signals can
be heard.
•
Before using this product you must understand the
effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer to
Kickback information on page 11
for instructions.
•
Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. Refer to
Maintenance on page
17
for instructions.
•
Never use the product with visible damage to the
spark plug cap and ignition cable. A risk of sparking
arises, which can cause a fire.
•
Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
•
Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
•
Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination
of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of
kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain
combinations we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. Refer to
Accessories on page 29
for
instructions.
•
Never start a product unless the guide bar, saw
chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Refer to
Introduction on page 9
for instructions. Without a
guide bar and saw chain attached to the product the
clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.
•
Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
•
Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
•
Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or some other object.
•
Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one hand. A
chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand; you
can cut yourself. Always have a secure, firm grip
around the handles with both hands.
•
Always hold the chainsaw firmly with your right hand
on the top handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the
handles. You should use this grip whether you are
right handed or left handed. This grip minimizes the
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