Additional Safety Instructions - Makita UC010G Betriebsanleitung

10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
I m p r o p e r l y t e n s i o n e d o r l u b r i c a t e d c h a i n m a y
e i t h e r b r e a k o r i n c r e a s e t h e c h a n c e f o r k i c k b a c k .
11. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-
poses not intended. For example: do not use
chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials. U s e o f t h e
chain saw for operations different than intended
c o u l d r e s u l t i n a h a z a r d o u s s i t u a t i o n .
12. Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
b y s t a n d e r s w h i l e f e l l i n g a t r e e .
1 3 . Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
K i c k b a c k m a y o c c u r w h e n t h e n o s e o r t i p o f t h e
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
c l o s e s i n a n d p i n c h e s t h e s a w c h a i n i n t h e c u t .
T i p c o n t a c t i n s o m e c a s e s m a y c a u s e a s u d d e n
r e v e r s e r e a c t i o n , k i c k i n g t h e g u i d e b a r u p a n d
b a c k t o w a r d s t h e o p e r a t o r .
P i n c h i n g t h e s a w c h a i n a l o n g t h e t o p o f t h e g u i d e
b a r m a y p u s h t h e g u i d e b a r r a p i d l y b a c k t o w a r d s
t h e o p e r a t o r .
E i t h e r o f t h e s e r e a c t i o n s m a y c a u s e y o u t o l o s e
c o n t r o l o f t h e s a w w h i c h c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
s a f e t y d e v i c e s b u i l t i n t o y o u r s a w . A s a c h a i n s a w
u s e r , y o u s h o u l d t a k e s e v e r a l s t e p s t o k e e p y o u r
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
K i c k b a c k i s t h e r e s u l t o f c h a i n s a w m i s u s e a n d / o r
i n c o r r e c t o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s o r c o n d i t i o n s a n d
c a n b e a v o i d e d b y t a k i n g p r o p e r p r e c a u t i o n s a s
g i v e n b e l o w :
Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and
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ngers encircling the chain saw handles,
with both hands on the saw and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. K i c k b a c k f o r c e s c a n b e
c o n t r o l l e d b y t h e o p e r a t o r , i f p r o p e r p r e c a u -
t i o n s a r e t a k e n . D o n o t l e t g o o f t h e c h a i n
s a w .
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• Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. T h i s h e l p s p r e v e n t u n i n -
t e n d e d t i p c o n t a c t a n d e n a b l e s b e t t e r c o n t r o l
o f t h e c h a i n s a w i n u n e x p e c t e d s i t u a t i o n s .
Only use replacement guide bars and saw
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chains speci ed by the manufacturer.
I n c o r r e c t r e p l a c e m e n t g u i d e b a r s a n d s a w
c h a i n s m a y c a u s e c h a i n b r e a k a g e a n d / o r
k i c k b a c k .
• Follow the manufacturer ' s sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. D e c r e a s i n g t h e d e p t h g a u g e h e i g h t
c a n l e a d t o i n c r e a s e d k i c k b a c k .
1 4 . Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the chain saw.
Make sure the switch is o and the battery
pack is removed. U n e x p e c t e d a c t u a t i o n o f t h e
chain saw while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.

Additional Safety Instructions

Personal protective equipment
1. Clothing must be close- tting, but must not
obstruct mobility.
W ear the following protective clothing during work:
2.
• A t e s t e d s a f e t y h e l m e t , i f a h a z a r d i s p r e -
s e n t e d b y f a l l i n g b r a n c h e s o r s i m i l a r ;
• A f a c e m a s k o r g o g g l e s ;
Suitable ear protection (ear muffs, custom or
m o u l d a b l e e a r p l u g s ) . O c t a v e b r a n d a n a l y s i s
u p o n r e q u e s t .
• F i r m l e a t h e r s a f e t y g l o v e s ;
• L o n g t r o u s e r s m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m s t r o n g f a b r i c ;
• P r o t e c t i v e d u n g a r e e s o f c u t - r e s i s t a n t f a b r i c ;
• S a f e t y s h o e s o r b o o t s w i t h n o n - s l i p s o l e s ,
s t e e l t o e s , a n d c u t - r e s i s t a n t f a b r i c l i n i n g ;
• A b r e a t h i n g m a s k , w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t w o r k
w h i c h p r o d u c e s d u s t ( e . g . s a w i n g d r y w o o d ) .
Operation
1. Before starting work, check that the chain
saw is in proper working order and that its
condition complies with the safety regulations.
Check in particular that:
• T h e c h a i n b r a k e i s w o r k i n g p r o p e r l y ;
• T h e r u n - d o w n b r a k e i s w o r k i n g p r o p e r l y ;
The bar and the sprocket cover are fitted
c o r r e c t l y ;
• T h e c h a i n h a s b e e n s h a r p e n e d a n d t e n -
s i o n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e r e g u l a t i o n s .
2. Do not start the chain saw with the chain cover
being installed on it. S t a r t i n g t h e c h a i n s a w w i t h t h e
c h a i n c o v e r b e i n g i n s t a l l e d o n i t m a y c a u s e t h e c h a i n
c o v e r t o t h r o w n o u t f o r w a r d r e s u l t i n g i n p e r s o n a l
injury and damage to objects around the operator.
W hen you use the tool on muddy ground, wet
3 .
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
4 .
5. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don ' t use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. W a t e r e n t e r i n g t h e t o o l w i l l i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re.
2.
T h e c e l l m a y e x p l o d e . C h e c k w i t h l o c a l c o d e s f o r
p o s s i b l e s p e c i a l d i s p o s a l i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). R e l e a s e d
3 .
e l e c t r o l y t e i s c o r r o s i v e a n d m a y c a u s e d a m a g e t o t h e
e y e s o r s k i n . It m a y b e t o x i c i f s w a l l o w e d .
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
4 .
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6 . Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
Do not replace the battery in the rain.
7.
8. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
9. Do not leave the battery in the rain, nor charge,
use, or store the battery in a damp or wet
place.
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