Further Safety Instructions - Scheppach 5910305967 Original Bedienungsanleitung

3. Only hold the chainsaw by the insulated gripping
surfaces, as the saw chain could hit hidden power
lines or its own mains cable. Contact between the
saw chain and a live power line can also electrify
metal device parts and lead to an electric shock.
4. Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment
for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recom-
mended. Suitable protective clothing reduces the
risk of injury from flying chips and accidental con-
tact with the saw chain.
5. Do not work with the chainsaw in a tree, on a lad-
der, or from a roof or an unstable standing surface.
There is a serious risk of injury if operated in such
a manner.
6. Always make sure you have a firm footing and only
use the chainsaw when standing on firm, safe and
level ground. Slippery ground or unstable standing
surfaces can cause loss of balance or loss of con-
trol of the chainsaw.
7. When cutting a branch that is under tension, ex-
pect it to spring back. If the tension in the wood
fibres is released, the tensioned branch can hit the
operator and/or wrest the chainsaw from control.
8. Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth
and young trees. The thin material can get caught
in the saw chain and hit you or throw you off bal-
ance.
9. Carry the chainsaw by the front handle when
switched off, with the saw chain facing away from
your body. Always put the protective cover on
when transporting or storing the chainsaw. Careful
handling of the chainsaw reduces the likelihood of
accidental contact with the running saw chain.
10. Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain ten-
sioning and replacing the guide bar and chain.
An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain can
break or increase the risk of kick-back.
11. Only saw wood. Do not use the chainsaw for work
for which it is not intended. Example: Do not use
the chainsaw to saw metal, plastic, brickwork or
building materials other than wood. Using the
chainsaw for unintended work can cause danger-
ous situations.
12. Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have a clear
understanding of the risks and how to avoid them.
The user or other persons can be seriously injured
by a falling tree.
13. This chainsaw is not suitable for felling trees. Us-
ing the chainsaw for work other than that for which
it is intended may result in serious injury to the
user or other persons.
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Further safety instructions

1. Carefully follow the maintenance, inspection and
service instructions in this operating manual.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be re-
paired properly or replaced by our service centre
unless otherwise specified in the operating man-
ual.
2. We recommend that a person using the tool for the
first time should at least practice by cutting logs on
a sawhorse or stand.
3. Always stand above the tree trunk when sawing
on slopes. In order to maintain full control at the
moment of cutting all the way through, reduce the
pressing force towards the end of the cut, without
loosening your firm grip of the handles of the prun-
ing saw. Ensure that the saw chain does not come
into contact with the ground.
After completing the cut, wait for the pruning saw
to stop before removing the pruning saw. Always
switch off the pruning saw's motor before moving
from tree to tree.
4. Dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire
must be removed from the tree.
5. Do not use accessories that are not recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. This can lead to electric
shock or fire.
Service
1. Have your electric tool serviced by a qualified re-
pair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
2. Never attempt to service damaged rechargeable
batteries. Any type of rechargeable battery main-
tenance shall be carried out only by the manufac-
turer or an authorised customer service centre.
Warning! This power tool generates an electromag-
netic field during operation. This field can impair ac-
tive or passive medical implants under certain condi-
tions. In order to prevent the risk of serious or dead-
ly injuries, we recommend that persons with medical
implants consult with their physician and the manufac-
turer of the medical implant prior to operating the pow-
er tool.
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