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W AND SAFET INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safe
○ Alwa wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○ Glov should be used when sharpening chain.
○ Alwa wear safety protectiv equipment such as jacket,
trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel toe and non-
slip soles whenever you use a chain saw. For wor in trees
the safety boots must
be suitable for climbing techniques. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, shor pants, sandals or go
barefoot.
Secure hair so it is abo shoulder length.
○ Do not operate this to when yo are tired, ill or under the
infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
○ Never let a child
or inexperienced person operate the machine.
○ Wear hearing prot Pay attention to your surroundings.
Be aware of an bysta who ma be signaling a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off
engine.
○ Wear head prot
○ Never star or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing
exha fumes can kill.
○ For respiratory prot wear a protection mask while emitting
the chain oil mist and dust from sa
○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do no grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
○ When the unit
tur off , make sure the cutting attac has
stopped bef the unit is set down.
○ When operation is prolonged, take a break from time to time
so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
(HAVS which is caused by vibration.
○ The opera must obe the local regulations
of cutting area.
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○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not susta
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndr or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users should monitor closely
the condition of their hands and fi ngers. If any of the above
symptom appear seek medical advice immediately
○ Long or continuous ex to high
noise levels may cause
permanent hearing impairment. Always wea approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
○ If you are using any medical electric/electronic devices such
as a pacemaker consult yo physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating an power equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○ Inspect the entire unit/machine before
each use Replac
damaged par Chec for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely tightened.
○ Replace parts that are cracke chipped or damaged in any way
before using the unit/machine.
○ Make sure the side case is properly att
○ Keep oth away when making carburetor
adjustments.
○ Use only access as recommended fo this unit/machine by
the manufacturer
○ Never let the chain str an obstacle. If the chain mak
contact, the machine should be stopped and checked care
○ Make sure the automatic oiler is workin Kee the oil tank fi lled
with clean oil. Never let
chain run dry on the bar
○ All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operatʼs/
ownerʼs manual, should be performed by competent chain-saw
service personnel. (For exa if improper too are used to
remove the fl y or if an improper to is used to hold
the
fl ywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
fl ywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the fl y
to burst.
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○ Never modif the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit
machine for an job except that for which it is intended.
○ Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or that has
faulty safety equipment. It could result in serious personal
injury.
○ Using guide bar/chain other than
recommended by the
manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high risk
of personal accidents or injury.
Fue safety
○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
fl ames.
○ Use a container approved for fuel.
○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or
while using the unit/machine.
○ Wipe up all fuel spills before star engine.
○ Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before starting engine
○ Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
○ Empty the fuel ta before storing the unit/machine It is
recommended that the fuel be
emptied af each use. If fuel is
left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
○ Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapor cannot
reach sparks or open fl ames from water heaters, electric mot
or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Fue is easy to ignit or get exp or inhale fumes, so that pay
special attention when handling or fi lling fuel.
Cutting safety
○ Do no cut any material other than woo or woo objects.
○ For respirator protection, wear an aeroso protection mask
when cutting the woo after insecticide has
been applied.
○ Keep others including children, animals, bystand and helpers
outside the ha zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand on the rear
handle and the left hand on the front handle
○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not
over-reac
○ Keep all par of yo body away from the mu ffl er and cut
attac when the engine is ru
○ Keep Bar/Chain belo waist level.
○ Befor felling a tree, the operator must be accustome to the
sawing t of the chain saw
○ Be sure to pre-plan a safe
exit from a failing tree.
○ While cutting, hold saw fi rmly with both hands with thumb fi rmly
locked around front handle, and stand with feet we balanced
and your body balanced.
○ Stand to the side of the sa when cutting - never directly behind
it.
○ Alwa keep the spiked bumper
face to a tree because the
chain may suddenly be drawn into a tree, if so equipped.
○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the units as it breaks
into clear so it will not fol through and cut your legs, fe or
body or contact an obstruction.
○
Be alert ag kickback (w sa kicks up and bac at
operator) Nev cut with the nose of the bar
○ When relocating to a new wo area, be sure to shut off the
machine and ensure that all cutting attac are stopped.
○ Never place the machine on the ground
when runn
○ Alwa ensure that the engine is shut off and any cutting
attac have completely stopped before clearing debris or
removing grass from the cutting at
○ Alwa carr a fi rs kit when operating any power
equipment.
○ Never star or run the engine inside a closed room or
building
and/or near the in fl ammable liquid. Brea exhaus fumes
can kill.
Maintenance saf
○ Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended
procedures.
○ Disconnect the spark plug be performing maint
excep for carburetor adjustments.
○ Keep oth away when making carburetor adjustments.
○ Use only genuine HIT replacement parts as recommended
by the
manufacturer
CAUTI
Do not disas the rec star Yo u may get a possibilit
of personal injury with recoil spring.
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