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Guide bar and chain guard:
The guide bar and chain guard protects against contact
with the saw chain in order to prevent injuries to persons
and damage to property. Always use the guide bar and
chain guard during transport.
Switch lock:
To switch on the product, the switch lock must be un-
locked. The switch lock prevents accidental starting of the
product.
Carrying strap:
The carrying strap allows you to adopt an ergonomic,
comfortable posture that makes your work easier.
5.3.4 Use and handling
a) Never start the product before the guide bar, saw
chain and chain cover are correctly fitted.
b) Do not cut wood lying on the ground or try to saw
roots protruding from the ground. In any case, make
sure the saw chain does not come into contact with
the soil, otherwise the saw chain will dull immediately.
c) If you accidentally touch a solid object with the prod-
uct, switch off the engine immediately and inspect the
product for any damage.
d) Take regular breaks and move your hands to promote
circulation.
e) If the product is shut down for maintenance, inspec-
tion or storage, turn off the engine, remove the spark
plug connector and ensure that all rotating parts have
stopped. Allow the product to cool down before check-
ing, adjusting, etc.
f) Maintain the product carefully. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the product's opera-
tion. Have damaged parts repaired before using the
product. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained products.
g) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Causes and avoidance of kickback
WARNING
Attention: Kick-back!
Watch out for kick-back when working with the product.
During kick-back, the user receives a strong jolt from
the product. This may result in them losing control of
the product.
There is a danger of injury!
Avoid kick-backs through caution and correct technique.
• Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches
an object or if the wood bends and the saw chain jams
in the cut.
• Touching with the rail tip can sometimes lead to an
unexpected backward reaction, whereby the guide rail
whips up and in the direction of the user.
• If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide rail,
the rail can jerk back in the direction of the user sud-
denly.
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• Each of these reactions can lead to you losing control
of the saw and possibly suffering a serious injury.
Never rely solely on the safety equipment integrated
in the chainsaw. As the chainsaw user, you should im-
plement various measures to work without a risk of
accidents and injuries.
Kick-back is the result of incorrect or deficient use of the
product. It can be prevented by suitable precautionary
measures, as described in the following:
a) Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers en-
circling the chain saw handles, with both hands
on the saw and position your body and arm to al-
low you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper precau-
tions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
b) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
c) Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace-
ment guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
d) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing
the depth gauge height can lead to increased kick-
back.
e) Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. There is a
risk of kick-back.
f) Make sure that there are no objects on the floor that
you can trip over.
5.4 Safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS
Familiarise yourself with the operating manual before at-
tempting to operate the product.
5.4.1
a) THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS IN-
JURIES! Read the instructions for correct handling,
preparation, maintenance, starting and shutting down
the hedge trimmer carefully. Familiarise yourself with
all actuators and with using the hedge trimmer proper-
ly.
b) Never allow children to use the hedge trimmer.
c) Beware of overhead power lines.
d) Avoid using the hedge trimmer if people, and espe-
cially children, are in the vicinity.
e) Wear suitable clothing! Do not wear wide clothing or
jewellery, which can become entangled in moving
parts. It is recommended to wear sturdy gloves, non-
slip shoes and safety goggles.
f) Handle fuel with particular care, it is highly flammable
and the vapours are explosive. The following points
should be followed.
– Only use tanks specially designed for it.
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