Makita EA4300F40B Instruction Manual - Page 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use Power chain saws This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of doors. It is intended for the followung uses depending on its class: - Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cutting to length, thinning. - Hobbyklasse: Occasional use on small trees, fruit-tree care, felling, limb removal, cutting to length. Unauthorised users: Persons who are not familiar with the Instruction Manual, children, young people, and persons under the inßuence of drugs, alcohol or medication must not use this saw. General precautions - To ensure correct operation the user has to read this instruction manual to make himself familiar with the characteristics of the chain saw. Users insufÞciently informed will endanger themselves as well as others due to improper handling. - It is recommended to lend the chain saw only to people who are experienced in working with chain saws. Always hand over the instruction manual. - First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to become familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered sawing or even attend a recognized course of instruction. - Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over the age of 16 years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose of being trained as long as they are under the supervision of a qualiÞed trainer. - Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention. - Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition. If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user has to accept liability for others. - Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol, drugs or medication. - A Þre extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily inßammable vegetation or when it has not rained for a long time (danger of Þre). Protective equipment - In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equipment must be used during operation of the chain saw: - The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be tight-Þtting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs. If you have long hair, always wear a hairnet! - It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working with the chain saw. The protective helmet (1) is to be checked in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5 years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets. - The face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles) protects against sawdust and wood chips. During operation of the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to prevent eye injuries. - Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3), ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request. - The safety jacket (4) is provided with special signal-coloured shoulder straps and is comfortable and easy to care for. - The protective brace and bib overall (5) is made of a nylon fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly recommend its use. - Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn during operation of the chain saw. - During operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety boots (7) Þtted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protection for the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing. 1 2 1 3 2 3 4 7 5 6 4 4