A) General Safety Instructions; B) Instructions On Using The Chainsaw Safely; C) Warning To The Danger Of Recoil ("Kickback"); D) Instructions On Safe Working Techniques - Mantis 8520-00-38 Originalbetriebsanleitung

chain saw. Position your body and arms such
that you can withstand the power of a kickback.
When proper precautions are taken the operator will
be able to control the power of a kickback. Never let
go of the chain saw!
• Avoid unusual postures and do not cut above
shoulder height. This avoids accidentally touching
objects with the tip of the bar and allows for a better
control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use the replacement bars and chains pre-
scribed by the manufacturer. The use of wrong
replacement bars and chains may lead to chain
breaks or kickbacks.
• Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions to
sharpen and maintain the chain. Depth limiters
that are too low increase the risk of a kickback.
• Set the loop so that it is not detected during
operation of branches or the like.
9) Important instructions for your personal safety

a) General safety instructions

1. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or
one which an unauthorised alteration has been
implemented.
2. These devices are not designed to be operated by
persons who have insufficient experience and/or
insufficient knowledge or by persons with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they
are being supervised by a person who is responsi-
ble for their safety or they are receiving instructions
about how these devices are to be used.
3. Children and young persons under 18 may not
operate electrical chainsaws, with the exception of
apprentices older than 16 under the supervision of
a trained adult.
4. The chainsaw may only be used by persons who
have sufficient experience.
5. Always keep these Operating Instructions together
with the chainsaw.
6. Only lend or give this chainsaw to persons who are
familiar with its use. Also give them these Operating
Instructions.

B) Instructions on using the chainsaw safely

7. Attention! Read the Operating Instructions carefully
and have yourself instructed in the use of a chainsaw
before you use it for the first time.
8. Always store your electric tools in a safe place.
Electric tools not being used should be stored in a
dry, inaccessible or locked place, outside the reach
of children.
9. Check the extension cable regularly and replace it if
it gets worn or damaged.
10. Check the power cable for damage or cracks every
time before you use it. Damaged cables must be
replaced.
11. Always hold the chainsaw with both hands while
working with it.
12. The chainsaw must be disconnected from the power
supply before you tighten the chain, exchange the
chain or carry out any other work on the saw. - With-
draw the plug!
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13. During work breaks put the machine down in such a
14. When switching on the chainsaw, ensure that it is
15. Withdraw the plug immediately if the power cable is
16. The chainsaw may only be connected to socket
17. The cable must be winded off completely when you
18. Ensure that the power cable has no kinks and is not
19. The chainsaw may only be used in a completely
20. Switch the chainsaw off immediately if you notice any
21. Always have a first-aid kit fulfilling DIN 13164 at hand
22. If the chainsaw comes into contact with earth, stones,
23. Ensure that no chain oil penetrates into the earth or
24. Avoid to use the chainsaw in poor weather condi-

C) Warning to the danger of recoil ("kickback")

25. If possible, use a stand.
26. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
27. Only place a running saw on the object to be cut.
28. So called piercing cuts with the bar tip may only be

D) Instructions on safe working techniques

29. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees is forbidden.
30. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while it is being cut.
31. Watch out for splintering wood. While you are sawing
32. Do not use the chainsaw to lever or move the wood.
33. Only cut with the lower section of the saw. The saw
34. Ensure that the wood is free of stones, nails or other
35. We recommend that first-time users are instructed
36. Keep the running chainsaw from touching the ground
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manner that nobody is at risk.
supported well and hold it firmly. The chain and bar
must be free.
damaged or cut.
outlets with earthing contact and tested electrical
installations. We recommend the use of a residual-
current-operated circuit-breaker. The fuse must have
a value of 16 A and mustn't be used by other con-
sumers while working with the chainsaw.
use a cable drum.
damaged.
assembled state. No protective devices may be
missing.
changes in the machine.
in case of accidents.
nails or other foreign objects, withdraw the plug im-
mediately and check the chain as well as the bar.
sewage. Always place the chainsaw on something
that will absorb any oil dripping from the bar or chain.
tions, especially if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
Never start the machine while the chain rests on
something.
carried out by trained personnel.
you may be injured by flying wood chips.
will be repulsed towards you if you try and cut with
the upper section of the saw.
foreign objects.
practically as to the correct use of the chainsaw and the
required personal safety equipment by an experienced
operator; the cutting of round wood or logs should be
trained on a log stand or similar rack-type device first.
or wire fences.