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•Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
•Use the Power tool, accessories and told bits,
etc. in accordance to 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 hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
•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.
•Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create risk of injury and fire.
•When the battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other small
metal objects that can make connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Service
•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.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
•Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chains saw, make sure that the
chain saw is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention whilst operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the chain.
•Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
•Hold the power tool 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 power tool live and could give the
operator a shock.
•Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, legs,
hands and feet is recommended. Adequate
protective clothing will reduce personal injury
by flying debris or accidental contact with the
chain saw
•Do no operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
•Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery and unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
•When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension of the
wood fibres is released the spring-loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the
chain saw out of control.
•Use extreme caution when cutting brush or
saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped towards you or pull
you off balance.
•Carry the chain saw by the front handle when
switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chain saw always
fir the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the
chain saw will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
•Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase chance for kickback.
•Keep handles, dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery and
cause loss of control.
•Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example; do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials. Use of the chain
saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
