General Safety Instructions - Einhell Rpc 3835 Sicherheitsanweisungen

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1. General safety instructions

1.1 Explanation of the symbols and warning
signs on the machine (Fig. 1)
1. Read the user manual before using the machine
2. On all jobs performed with the saw you must
always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes
from flying materials/objects and a sound-proof
helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect your
hearing. Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk of
objects falling on you from above.
3. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
4. Wear safety shoes to protect your feet.
5. Warning! Danger!
6. Make sure that the chain brake is released. Pull
back the handle/chain brake before operating.
7. Noise emission complies with Directive
2000/14/EC!
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms for handling
on the machine (Fig. 2)
A safety sign is fitted to the chain saw's fan filter
cover. This label, along with the safety instructions
on these pages, should be carefully read before
attempting to operate this unit.
Important: RED Warns about a dangerous
method of working that must not be used.
GREEN RECOMMENDED
Recommended operation for safe sawing.
IMPORTANT:
1. Beware of recoil.
2. Do not hold the saw in one hand.
3. Avoid contact with the tip of the rail (chain return
point).
RECOMMENDED
4. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle.
1.3 Kickback safety precautions
Warning: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss
of control of the chain saw and result in serious or
fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing
close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and
pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational
dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the
guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
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Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the
operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of
the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious personal
injury.
Beware of the following:
Rotary recoil (Fig. 3A)
A = Recoil distance
B = Recoil reaction zone
Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions
(Fig. 3B)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
To prevent pulling reactions, place the wood you wish
to cut against the claw stop. Use the claw stop as a
pivot point during cutting.
1.4 Safety Instructions
Warning: When using gas tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury
and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating this
product and save these instructions.
1. DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination of these persons
may result from one-handed operation. A chain
saw is intended for two-handed use.
2. Do NOT use the saw if you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
3. Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing,
protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head
protection devices.
4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain
saw at least 10 feet (3m) from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
5. DO NOT allow other persons to be near when
starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
6. DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling tree.
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