– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippe-
ry ground or in any case on uneven or steep
ground that does not guarantee stability for
the operator;
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
– do not work with the machine above your
shoulders;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention
to the lay of the land and any eventual obsta-
cles.
– avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in
case you have to find help after an accident.
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked
when you start the engine:
– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres
from where you refuelled;
– check that there are no persons in the vicinity
of the machine;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the ex-
haust fumes towards inflammable materials.
– watch out for flying debris caused by the mo-
vement of the chain, especially when it hits
obstacles or foreign objects.
5) Do not change the engine tuning and do
not rev the engine excessively at maximum
speed.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do
not use a small chain-saw for heavy-duty sa-
wing. If you use the right machine, you will redu-
ce the risk of hazards and improve the quality of
your work.
7) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the chain and, after
pressing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly
returns to minimum speed.
8) Take care not to hit the bar hard against fo-
reign objects or flying debris caused by the mo-
vement of the chain.
9) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– before refuelling.
10) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for any damage and make repairs
before restarting it again;
– if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate
(Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations
and take for necessary controls at a
Specialised Centre).
– when the machine is not in use.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly faste-
ned to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Routine maintenance is essential
for safety and for maintaining a high perfor-
mance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank
in an area where the fuel vapours could reach an
open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
never leave containers with the cut debris inside
the storage area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this
should be done outdoors once the engine has
cooled down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
7) Make sure the chain is well sharpened. Any
work on the chain and bar require specific expe-
rience and special tools. For safety purposes, we
recommend you contact your dealer to ensure
work is done correctly.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine
with worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts
are to be replaced and never repaired. Only
use original spare parts. Parts that are not of
the same quality can seriously damage the e-
quipment and compromise safety.
9) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for main-
tenance.
10) Store the machine out of the reach of chil-
dren!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop
and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips
and position the bar in the opposite direction
to that used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the ma-
chine, position it so that it can cause no danger
to persons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it
from tipping over, which may cause damage or
fuel spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain parti-
cularly significant information and are marked
with various levels of highlighting with the follo-
wing meaning:
or
These give details or further
information on what has already been indicated,
and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,
and the machine from causing damage..
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
!DANGER!
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 5
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