Additional Safety Instructions - Makita DUC307 Betriebsanleitung

• 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 specified 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 off 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
Clothing must be close-fitting, but must not
1 .
obstruct mobility.
Wear the following protective clothing during
2.
work:
• 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
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
personal injury and damage to objects around the
o p e r a t o r .
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 .
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
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 .
3 . Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
R e l e a s e d 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 . I t m a y b e t o x i c i f
s w a l l o w e d .
4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6 . Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
7 . Do not replace the battery in the rain.
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.
1 0. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. I f t h e
t e r m i n a l g e t s w e t o r l i q u i d e n t e r s i n s i d e o f b a t t e r y ,
t h e b a t t e r y m a y b e s h o r t c i r c u i t e d a n d t h e r e i s a
risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
1 1 . After removing the battery from the machine or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
1 2. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
s t r o n g
place before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1 . Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
o r e x p l o s i o n .
3 . If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
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