Parkside PBBPS 700 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 13

■ Also, do not work in adverse weather conditions, such as
rain or wind. There is an increased risk of accidents here.
■ Keep your work area clean and tidy.
■ Keep children, other people and animals away before
and during work. If distracted, you can lose control of the
device.
■ Before starting work, make sure that there are no persons,
animals or property in the danger zone.
■ Do not work near wire fences or in areas with loose old wire.
■ Have fire extinguishers ready when working in highly flam-
mable environments such as dry grass, etc. There is a risk
of fire!
7.5 Refill with fuel
■ Petrol is very easily flammable. Keep away from naked
flames when refuelling and do not smoke while doing so.
There is a risk of fire!
■ Be careful not to spill petrol. Ensure that no petrol or chain
oil gets into the soil. Use suitable sheeting or similar to
help with this.
■ Refuel only in well-ventilated areas. Petrol vapours can
easily ignite or explode.
■ Switch off the engine before refuelling and allow the de-
vice to cool down. If petrol has been spilled, clean the
affected areas immediately. Also, do not let any fuel get
on your clothes, otherwise change immediately.
■ Also avoid skin and eye contact with petrol or lubricants
(oil).
■ Do not breathe in fuel vapours/lubricating oil vapours.
■ Watch out for leaks. If petrol is leaking, do not start the
engine. There is a danger from burns.
■ Carefully open the tank cap so that any overpressure can
slowly escape and no petrol sprays out.
7.6 Before commissioning
m WARNING
Always carry out checks before use and with the engine
switched off.
Check the device before each use and after it has fallen to the
ground to ensure that it is in safe operating condition.
Check that all moving parts are working properly. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Have damaged
parts repaired by qualified specialist personnel.
Only use the chainsaw and accessories in accordance with
these instructions. taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Using power tools for opera-
tions other than those intended can lead to hazardous situ-
ations.
■ Regularly check the chain brake for proper functioning
(front hand guard, see Fig. 2).
■ Check the guide bar to make sure it is mounted correctly.
■ Check that the saw chain is properly tensioned. Follow the
instructions for lubrication, chain tensioning and replacing
accessories. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Sharpen regularly
and replace worn parts in good time. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
■ Check that the throttle and the throttle interlock move easily.
The throttle lever must spring back to the starting position.
■ Check that there is enough fuel and chain lubricating oil
in the tank.
■ Check that the handles are clean, dry and free from oil
and dirt.
■ Never carry out the work alone. In an emergency, some-
one must be nearby.
■ Only use the chainsaw when standing on firm, safe and
level ground. Do not overreach. Slippery ground or unsta-
ble standing surfaces (e.g. on a ladder) can cause loss of
balance or loss of control of the chainsaw. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This will allow you to bet-
ter control the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
■ Do not work with the chainsaw in a tree. There is a risk of
injury when operating in a tree.
■ Never saw above shoulder height.
■ Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding
the chainsaw using the opposite grip increases the risk of
injuries and must be avoided.
■ Keep all body parts away from the saw chain when the
chainsaw is running. Before starting the chainsaw, ensure
that the saw chain is not touching anything. When work-
ing with a chainsaw, a moment of carelessness can result
in clothing or body parts being caught by the saw chain.
■ Switch off the chainsaw immediately if you notice any no-
ticeable changes in the device's behaviour.
■ If the chainsaw has come into contact with stones, nails or
other hard objects, stop the engine immediately and check
the saw chain and guide bar for damage.
■ Do not drop the chainsaw, do not hit it against obstacles
and never use the guide bar as a lever.
■ Only saw in wood with the chainsaw.
■ When cutting a branch that is under tension, expect 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.
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