and the use of safety equipment based on
practical examples prior to first commis-
sioning.
• This product is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) or who are
limited in their physical, sensory or mental
capacities or who lack experience and/or
knowledge of the product unless they are
supervised, or have been instructed on
how to use the product, by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not use the product as a toy.
• Children and adolescents are not allowed
to operate the chain saw. The same
applies to persons who are not or not well
enough acquainted with the chain saw.
• The operating instructions should always
be within easy reach.
• Persons suffering from fatigue or who are
not physically fit must not operate the
chain saw.
• Avoid uncontrolled restarting. Switch
the tool off when the power supply is inter-
rupted, for example, by a power failure or
pulling the plug.
• Keep the handles dry and free from
grease. Slippery handles can cause acci-
dents.
• Keep a firm hold of the electrical tool
with both hands while working and
make sure you are standing firmly.
The electrical tool is more safely guided
using two hands.
• Always comply with the all applicable
domestic and international safety,
health, and working regulations.
Inform yourself before you start work
about the regulations that apply at the site
of the device.
• Do not leave tools, objects or cable lay-
ing around in the vicinity of the
device. If you stumble, you may injure
yourself on the power tool.
• Make sure that all safety facilities and
handles are mounted when using the
product.
• Never attempt to operate an incompletely
mounted product or a product with imper-
missible modifications.
• Wait until the electrical tool has come to a
standstill before putting it down.
• Do not use any accessory that has not
been provided and recommended by
the manufacturer specially for this
electrical tool. Just because the acces-
sories can be fixed on your electrical tool,
no secured use is ensured.
• Remember that moving parts may also be
located behind ventilation and venting
slots.
• Symbols located on your appliance may
not be removed or covered. Replace any
information on your appliance immedi-
ately that have become illegible.
Before putting the unit into opera-
tion, read and observe the instruc-
tions for use.
Protect the unit from wet condi-
tions. Store in a dry place.
Risk of death through electric
shock!
Maintain minimum distance for
electrical overhead lines: 10 m
minimum distance
Only re-charge the battery pack in-
doors.
Do not dispose of a battery pack
with the household waste!
Do not dispose of a battery pack in
water!
Do not burn the battery pack!
Do not expose the battery pack to
sunlight or increased tempera-
tures!
MAX xx °C
MAX xx °C
Risks caused by vibrations
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to
vibrations! Vibrations may, in particu-
lar for persons with circulation prob-
lems, cause damage to blood vessels
and/or nerves.
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, stop working immediately
and consult a doctor. Numbness of
body parts, loss of sense of feeling,
itching, pins and needles, pain,
changes in skin colour.
The vibration values specified in the technical
data represent the main uses of the device.
The actual existing vibrations during use may
deviate from these as a result of the following
factors:
• Incorrect use of the product;
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