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• Keep all parts of the body away when the saw is operating. Before starting the
saw, ensure that the saw chain is not touching anything. While working with a
chainsaw, one instant of negligence may result in clothing or body parts being
caught by the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand at the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw the other way round enhances
the risk of injuries and should not be used.
• Wear safety goggles and ear muffs. It is recommended to use other protective
gear for the head, hands, legs and feet. Appropriate protective clothing reduces
saw chain.
• Do not work with the chainsaw on a tree. There is risk of injuries when operating
the saw on a tree.
• Always ensure a stable stance and posture and use the chainsaw only if you are
as on a ladder, may lead to loss of balance or loss of control of the chainsaw.
• Reckon with the fact that while cutting a branch under tension, it is likely to recoil
branch may hit the operator and/or snatch control of the chainsaw .
• Be particularly careful while cutting under-growth and young trees. The thin
material may get caught in the saw chain and hit you or make you lose your
balance.
• Carry the saw chain at the front handle when it is switched off so that the saw
chain is turned away from your body. Always pull the protective cover over
the saw chain when transporting it or storing it away. Working with the saw chain
carefully and diligently reduces the likelihood of touching it inadvertently while it is
operating.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, tightening the chain and replacing
accessories. A chain that has not been tightened or lubricated properly may either
snap or enhance the risk of a rebound or recoil.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy and oily
handles are slippery and can cause loss of control. Use it to saw only wood. Do not
use the chainsaw for work that it is not designed or intended for e.g. Do
not use the chainsaw to saw plastics, brickwork or construction materials that are
not made of wood. Using the chainsaw for work that it has not been designed or
intended for may lead to hazardous situations.
without approval.
• Please note that in the case of devices that have been discharged, there is a
basic risk of injury caused by residual charge.
• These devices are not meant to be used by persons with little experience and/or
knowledge or by those with physical, sensory or mental limitations, unless they
are supervised by persons in charge of their safety or have received instructions
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LI-ION POLE PRUNER
