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W AND SAFET INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safe
○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
○ Always wear safety protective equipment such as jacket,
trousers, gloves helmet, boots with steel toe- and non-slip
soles, and eye, ear and leg protection equipment whenever yo
use a chain saw For
work in trees the safety boots must be
suitable for climbing techniques Do not wear loose clothing
jewelry short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is abo shoulder length.
○ Do no operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the
infl uence of alcohol drugs
or medication.
○ Never let a child or inexperienced person opera the machine
○ Wea hearing protection Pay attentio to your surroundings.
Be aware of an bysta who ma be signaling a problem.
Remove sa equipment immediately upon shutting off engine.
○ Wea head protection
○ Never star or ru the engine
inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaus fumes can kill.
○ For respirator protection, wear a pro mask while emitting
the chain oil mist and dust from sa
○ Kee handles free of oil and fuel.
○ Kee hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do not grab or hold the unit by
the cutting equipment.
○ When the unit turned off , make sure the cutting attachm has
stopped bef the unit is set down.
○ When operation is prolonged tak a break from time to time
so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
(HAVS which is caused by vibration.
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The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting area.
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○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndr or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end reg users should monit 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 ma cause
permanent hearing impairment. Always wea approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
○ If you are using any medical electric/ devices such
as a pacemak consult your physician as wel as the de
manufacturer prior to operating an power equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○ Inspect the entire unit/machine be
each use Replace
damaged par Chec for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely tightened.
○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in an way
before using the unit/machine.
○ Make sure the side case is properly at
○ Kee others away when making carbure
adjustments.
○ Use only accessories as recommended for this unit by
the manufacturer
○ Never let the chain str any obstacle. If the chain mak
contact, the machine should be stopped and checked care
○ Make sure the automatic oiler is work Kee the oil tank fi lled
with clean oil. Never let
chain run dry on the bar
○ All chain saw ser other than the items listed in the
operator’ owne manual, should be performed by Hitachi
Autho Ser Centers. (For examp if improper too are
used to remove the fl ywheel or if an improper tool 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 ywheel 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 safe equipment. It could result in serious personal injury.
○ Using guide bar/ 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 outd 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 starting engine.
○ Move at least 3 m away from fueling site be starting engine.
○ Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes before removing fuel
tank cap
○ Empty the fuel tank be 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 vapo canno
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 not cut any material other than wood or woo objects.
○ For respirator protection, wear an aerosol protection mask
when cutting the woo after insecticide has
been applied.
○ Kee other including children, animals, bystande and helpers
outside the ha zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
○ Hold the unit fi rmly with the right hand on the rear
handle and the left hand on the front handle
○ Kee fi rm footing and balance. Do not
over-reac
○ Kee all parts of you body away from the mu ffl er and cut
attac when the engine is ru
○ Kee Bar/C below waist level
○ Before f a tree, the opera must be accustomed to the
sawing t of the chain saw
○ Be sure to pre-plan a safe
exit from a failing tree.
○ While cutting, hold the unit/machine fi rmly with both hands with
thumb fi rmly lock around front handle, and stand with feet wel
balanced and you body balanced.
○ Stand to the side of the saw when cutting - ne directly behind
it.
○ Always 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 aler against kickback (wh saw kicks up and back at
operator) Nev cut with the nose of the bar
○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to shut off the
machine and ensure that all cutting attac are stopped.
○ Never place the machine on the
ground when running.
○ Always ensure tha the engine is shut off and any cutting
attac have completely stopped before clearing debris or
removing grass from the cutting at
○ Always carry a fi rst-a kit when operating any power equipment.
○ Never st or run the engine inside a closed room
or building
and/or near the infl ammable liquid. Breathing exha fumes
can kill.
Maintenance saf
○ Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended
procedures.
○ Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
excep for carburetor adjustments.
○ Kee others away when making carbure adjustments.
○ Use only genuine HIT replacement part 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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Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or
in serious personal injury.
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