Makita UC002G Manual De Instrucciones página 8

The face shield of the protective hel-
—
met (or the goggles) protects against
sawdust and wood chips. During oper-
ation of the chain saw always wear a
goggle or a face shield to prevent eye
injuries.
— Wear adequate noise protection
equipment (ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.)
— The protective jacket consists of 22
layers of nylon and protects the opera-
tor against cuts. It is always to be worn
when working from elevated platforms
(cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms
mounted on ladders or when climbing
with ropes.
The protective brace and bib overall
—
is made of a nylon fabric with 22 layers
and protects against cuts. We strongly
recommend its use.
— Protective gloves made of thick
leather are part of the prescribed
equipment and must always be worn
during operation of the chain saw.
— During operation of the chain saw
safety shoes or safety boots fitted
with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and
protection for the leg must always to
be worn. Safety shoes equipped with
a protective layer provide protection
against cuts and ensure a secure
footing. For working in trees the safety
boots must be suitable for climbing
techniques.
Vibration
1. Individuals with poor circulation who are
exposed to excessive vibration may experi-
ence injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system. Vibration may cause the following
symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or
wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin
colour or of the skin. If any of these symp-
toms occur, see a physician! To reduce
the risk of "white finger disease", keep your
hands warm during operation and well
maintain the equipment and accessories.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity 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.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
meter per second
feet per minute
parts number of applicable saw
chain and guide bar
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions 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, or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It
may result in a risk of overheating, possi-
ble burns and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse
4.
them out with clear water and seek med-
ical attention right away. It may result in
loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects
such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to
water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and
even a breakdown.
Do not store and use the tool and battery
6.
cartridge in locations where the tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge
even if it is severely damaged or is com-
pletely worn out. The battery cartridge
can explode in a fire.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the
battery cartridge, or hit against a hard
object to the battery cartridge. Such con-
duct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or
explosion.
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