MTD GCS 50 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 41

CHAIN SAW OPERATING MANUAL
A11 – Wear approved safety footwear
with anti-slip soles.
A12 – Wear approved safety gloves.
A13 – Any person using the CHAIN-
SAW must be in good mental and
physical health. DO NOT USE the
equipment if tired, ill or under the
influence of medicines that reduce
the speed of reactions, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
A14 - WARNING! The exhaust gas
is poisonous and asphyxiating. If
inhaled it may even be lethal. Do not
operate the engine in closed or poorly
ventilated places.
A15 – Prolonged use of the equip-
ment may cause disturbances to
blood circulation in the hands (white
finger disease) attributable to the
vibrations.
Factors that influence the appear-
ance of this condition include the
following:
- Personal predisposition of the
operator to reduced blood flow in
the hands.
- Use of the equipment in cold condi-
tions (warm gloves are therefore
recommended).
- Long periods of uninterrupted use
(use at intervals is recommended).
- It is recommended that a doctor be
consulted in the event of tingling or
numbness.
A16 - WARNING! Petrol and petrol
vapour are extremely inflammable.
RISK OF BURNS AND FIRE.
A16.1 – Stop the engine before
refuelling
A16.2 – Do not smoke during refuel-
ling.
A16.3 – Dry any spilt fuel. Start the
engine well away from the refuelling
point.
A16.4 – Make sure that the fuel tank
cap is properly closed.
Look out for any leaks.
A16.5 - SILENCER (fig. 1 part 24)
IMPORTANT: Do not touch to prevent
burns.
A17 – During work, hold the chainsaw
firmly with both hands, and with the
bar away from the body.
A17.1 – Take up a stable position, one
where you are firm on your legs.
Beware of the risk of sliding on slip-
pery surfaces or slopes.
Do NOT work on ladders or trees.
Do NOT work in unstable positions.
Do NOT work above shoulder
height.
A17.2 – Always work in a good light or
with adequate artificial lighting.
A18 – DANGER FROM KICK-
BACKS
Kickbacks can cause lethal
wounds.
In a kickback, the chainsaw is thrown
violently against the operator.
This reaction may occur in the
following cases.
1) Start of the cut with the point of
the bar.
2) Accidental contact with other
branches, trunks, solid bodies, or
metalwork.
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