AL-KO EKS 2000/35 Instrucciones De Uso página 31

Safety instructions
Pay attention to the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid touching metal objects in the ground
or which are conductively connected to the
ground.
Do not undertake sawing work in the rain,
snow or stormy weather. Do not use the saw
in wet or damp surroundings.
Do not disable safety and protective devices.
Always ensure stability when working.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance atall times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
Before starting work, inspect the material to
be sawn for foreign bodies, in order to prevent
kickback.
Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the machine with the
saw chain already in the kerf.
Always hold the chain saw firmly in both
hands when working.
Do not use the chain saw above shoulder
height, since safe handling is no longer pos-
sible in this way.
Do not work standing on a ladder, working
platform or up a tree.
The hand grips must be clean, dry and free
from oil.
Only specialist personnel are allowed to saw
trunks that are thicker than the length of the
chain bar.
Never carry and transport the chain saw with
the saw chain running.
When changing position, switch off the motor
and put on the chain guard.
Only use the mains cable for the designated
purpose.
Never lift or carry the chain saw with the
mains cable.
Do not pull the mains cable in order to pull the
mains plug out of the socket.
Protect the mains cable against damage and
dirt.
Only transport the chain saw by carrying it
with the handle – the chain bar must point
backwards during transport.
When chain saws are not in use, always put
on the chain guard and disconnect from the
mains.
Route the extension cable so that it cannot
become snagged during sawing.
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Immediately switch off the chain saw and dis-
connect it from the mains if you notice any
changes.
Always keep a first-aid kit to hand in case of
accidents.
Make sure that no saw chain oil gets onto the
ground.
Switch the chain saw off before putting it
down.
Determine the maximum handling period and
set breaks in the work according to the vibra-
tion value.
Danger of kickback
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury due to kickback!
Kickback can lead to fatal injuries!
Take measures to avoid kickback.
If kickback occurs, the chain saw is suddenly and
uncontrollably flung back towards the operator.
This situation arises in particular if the chain saw
encounters foreign bodies during work, or during
sawing with the tip of the chain bar.
Note the following points in order to avoid kick-
back:
Inspect the material to be sawn for foreign bo-
dies (nails, metal, etc.) and remove them.
Only operate the chain saw with both hands.
Do not remove the chain saw from the cut un-
less the saw chain is running.
Do not bend too far forward when working
with the chain saw.
Never cut off several branches at once.
Do not work unless the saw chain is correctly
sharpened and tensioned.
Never operate the chain saw with outstret-
ched arms.
Start the cut with the saw chain running, and
only saw at full speed.
Do not saw with the tip of the chain bar.
Always keep the tip of the chain bar in sight.
Work with increased caution when continuing
cuts that have already been started.
Work with increased caution when cutting un-
dergrowth and young trees.
Do not saw when standing on a ladder or
above shoulder height.
Use the bumper spike for increased stability
when sawing.
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