Makita XCU08PT XCU08 XCU09 Instruction Manual - Page 7

Top handle chainsaw specific safety warnings 1. Perform cleaning and maintenance before storage in accordance with the instruction manual. 2. Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw during car transportation to avoid fuel or chain oil leakage, damage to the tool and personal injury. 3. Regularly check the functionality of chain brake. 4. Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never smoke when you fill the chain oil. 5. National regulation may restrict the use of the chain saw. 6. If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before continuing work. Check the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask our authorized service center for the inspection and repair. 7. Always activate the chain brake before starting the chain saw. 8. Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid skating (skid movement) or bouncing of the saw when starting a cut. 9. At the end of the cut, be careful to keep your balance due to the "drop". 10. Take into account the direction and speed of the wind. Avoid sawdust and chain oil mist. Protective equipment 1. 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-fitting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewelry 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 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 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, ear plugs, etc.) - The protective jacket consists of 22 layers of nylon and protects the operator against cuts. It is always to be worn when working from elevated platforms (cherry pickers, lifts) or from platforms mounted on ladders. - The protective brace and bib overall is made of a nylon fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly recommend its use. - Protective gloves 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 fitted 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. Vibration 1. Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician! To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 7 ENGLISH