from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may af-
fect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazar-
dous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Battery
a) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, ex-
plosion or risk of injury.
b) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or ex-
cessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130 °C may cause explosion.
c) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging impro-
perly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6)Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
General pruning saw safety
warnings
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating
pruning saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain.
Always hold the pruning saw with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. (Secondary handgrip) Holding the pruning
saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
a) Hold the pruning saw by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a „live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the pruning saw
„live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
b) Wear eye protection. Further protective equip-
ment for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective equipment will
reduce personal injury from flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
c) Do not operate a pruning saw in a tree, on a ladder,
from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation
of a pruning saw in this manner could result in serious
personal injury.
d) Always keep proper footing and operate the
pruning saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may
cause a loss of balance or control of the pruning saw.
e) When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and /or throw the pruning saw out of control.
f) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
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