D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Routine
maintenance is essential for safety and for maintain-
ing a high performance level.
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If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
Make sure the chain is well sharpened
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For safety reasons, never use the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts are to be
replaced and never repaired. Only u se original spare
parts.
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E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
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F) RESIDUAL RISKS
• 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.
• When working with two hands, the right hand must
always hold the rear grip and the left hand the
front grip.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Fur-
ther protective equipment for head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended.-
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• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the
chain saw switched o and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the chain saw always
t the guide bar cover.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-
ing and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
• This machine’s starter u nit generates an average
sized electromagnetic eld,
G) CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION
OF KICKBACK:
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• Hold the saw rmly, with the thumbs and ngers
around the chain saw grips, and position your
body and arms so that you can resist the force of
a kickback.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specied
by the manufacturer.
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