
10 ENGLISH
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included asAnnex A
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided 
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions 
listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or 
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your 
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated 
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Chain saw safety warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw 
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before 
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw 
chain is not contacting anything.A moment of 
inattention while operating chain saws may cause 
entanglement of your clothing or body with the 
saw chain.
2. Always hold the chain saw with your right 
hand on the top handle and your left hand on 
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a 
reversed hand conguration increases the risk of 
personal injury and should never be done.
3. 
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because the saw chain may contact 
hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire 
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool 
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. 
Further protective equipment for head, hands, 
legs and feet is recommended.Adequate protec-
tive clothing will reduce personal injury by ying 
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
5. Always keep proper footing.
6. 
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert 
for spring back. When the tension in the wood bres 
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the 
operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and 
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw 
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off 
balance.
8. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with 
the chain saw switched off and away from your 
body. When transporting or storing the chain 
saw always t the guide bar cover. Proper 
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood 
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
9. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten-
sioning and changing accessories. Improperly 
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or 
increase the chance for kickback.
10. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and 
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing 
loss of control.
11. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-
poses not intended. For example: do not use 
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for 
operations different than intended could result in a 
hazardous situation.
12. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide 
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in 
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in 
some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, 
kicking the guide bar up and back towards the opera-
tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide 
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards 
the operator. Either of these reactions may cause 
you to lose control of the saw which could result in 
serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon 
the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw 
user, you should take several steps to keep your 
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be 
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
•  Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers 
encircling the chain saw handles, with both 
hands on the saw and position your body 
and arm to allow you to resist kickback 
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by 
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 
Do not let go of the chain saw.
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• Do not overreach and do not cut above 
shoulder height. This helps prevent unin-
tended tip contact and enables better control 
of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains spec-
ied by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace-
ment bars and chains may cause chain 
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and 
maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead 
to increased kickback.
13. Before starting work, check that the chain 
saw is in proper working order and that its 
condition complies with the safety regulations. 
Check in particular that:
• The chain brake is working properly;
• The run-down brake is working properly;
• 
The bar and the sprocket cover are tted correctly;
• The chain has been sharpened and ten-
sioned in accordance with the regulations.
14. Do not start the chain saw with the chain cover 
being installed on it. Starting the chain saw with 
the chain cover being installed on it may cause 
the chain cover to thrown out forward resulting in 
personal injury and damage to objects around the 
operator.