Safety instructions
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND STORE
SAFELY FOR LATER USE.
General safety instructions
WARNING!
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
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common sense when operating the appliance.
Do not use the appliance while you are ill,
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the appliance may result in serious
personal injury.
Avoid improper use. Use the appliance only
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as described in the section "Intended use".
Before using the appliance for the first time, read
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the operating instructions and pay close attention
to the safety instructions.
The warning and safety signs on the appliance
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provide important information for safe operation.
In addition to the notices in these operating in-
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structions, all general safety and accident preven-
tion legislation must also be complied with.
Keep plastic wrapping away from children. There
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is a risk of suffocation!
Insufficiently informed operators can be a danger
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to other people and themselves due to improper
use. The operator is responsible for third parties.
Be very careful when handling the appliance.
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Use common sense when working and play close
attention to what you are doing.
Do not work for longer than 10 minutes in one
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session. We recommend taking a break of 10–
20 minutes between working sessions.
Lend the appliance only to users who have expe-
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rience with the appliance. Hand over the operat-
ing instructions at the same time.
Some cutting tasks require special training and
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particular skills. If in doubt, please consult an
expert.
First-time users must seek training to familiarise
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themselves with the characteristics of the appli-
ance. For your safety, visit a state-sponsored
chainsaw training session.
When not in use, the appliance must be secured
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to ensure that it is not a risk to anyone else.
Secure against unauthorised access.
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The user of the appliance is responsible for all
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accidents and risks that cause injury or damage
to other people's property.
Children, adolescents and people with reduced
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities must not
use the chainsaw. The only exception to this are
young people over the age of 16 who are being
trained by a specialist.
The appliance's electrical ignition system generates
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a small electromagnetic field. If you have a heart
pacemaker or similar implants, consult a doctor
about possible health risks before using the appli-
ance.
Note that improper maintenance, the use of
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non-approved spare parts, or the removal or
modification of the safety equipment can lead to
damage to the appliance and severe injuries to
the operator.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
DANGER!
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)!
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Wear a hard hat with a visor or safety
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goggles and ear muffs.
Wear snugly fitting protective clothing with
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a cut-resistant lining.
Wear non-slip safety shoes!
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Wear protective gloves!
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Avoid loose-fitting clothing that can get caught.
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Do not wear a scarf, tie or any jewellery!
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If you have long hair, wear a hairnet!
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Always wear a helmet when working in wooded
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areas. This offers protection from falling branches.
Check the helmet regularly for damage. Replace
it after 5 years at most. Use only approved pro-
tective helmets.
The face shield/safety goggles protect the user
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from wood chips and splinters.
To prevent eye injuries, always use a face shield or
safety goggles while working with the appliance.
Always wear ear muffs.
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The noise produced by the appliance can dam-
age your hearing.
Wear robust protective gloves made of a durable
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material, e.g. leather.
Wear a dust mask when sawing dry wood.
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Sawing can generate sawdust.
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