Symbols Used In The Instructions; General Notes On Safety; General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Grizzly EKS 2440 QT Originalbetriebsanleitung

Machines do not belong with do-
mestic waste.
Do not expose the unit to rain. The
device must not be wet, nor should
it be operated in a moist environ-
ment.
Caution! Remove the plug immedi-
ately from the plug socket in case
of damage or cutting through of the
mains cable
Information of the acoustic power
level L in dB.
WA
Length of the chain bar
Safety class II
The motor cannot be turned
on if the chain brake has
engaged. Release the chain
brake by shifting the brake
arm over against the front
grip.
Symbols used in the instruc-
tions
Hazard symbols with informa-
tion on prevention of personal
injury and property damage.
Precaution symbol (explanation of
precaution instead of exclamation
mark) with information on preven-
tion of harm / damage.
Notice symbol with information on
how to handle the device properly.

General notes on safety

Before you do any work with the
electric chainsaw, make yourself
familiar with all operating parts.
Practise using the saw (sawing logs
on a sawhorse) and get an experi-
enced user or a specialist to explain
to you the function of the saw, the
way of working, the techniques of
sawing and the personal protection
equipment.
Observe noise control and local
regulations.
Caution! When using power tools,
observe the following basic safety
measures for the prevention of elec-
tric shocks and the risk of injury and
fire. There is a risk of injury!
General safety instructions for
power tools
WARNING! Read all safety direc-
tions and instructions.
Omissions in the compliance with
safety directions and instructions
can cause electrical shock, fire
and/or severe injuries.
Retain all safety directions and instruc-
tions for future use.
The term "Power Tools" used in the safety
instructions refers to mains-operated pow-
er tools (with power cord) and to battery-
operated power tools (without power cord).
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
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