◼ Contact of the guide rail tip with a solid ob-
ject.
◼ Wood being cut compressing and clamp-
ing the guide rail.
Contact of the guide rail tip with a solid object
may cause sudden kickback. The guide rail
could be kicked back upwards towards the
operating person at speed.
If the saw chain becomes clamped in the up-
per part of the guide rail, it could cause a
rapid backward motion towards the operating
person.
If one of these events takes place, control
over the chainsaw could be lost. This could
result in serious injury.
Therefore, do not rely exclusively on the
integrated safety features of the chainsaw.
The user of the chainsaw must take the
necessary precautions himself/herself to
ensure that all work with the saw can be
carried out free of accident and injury.
◼ Always hold the chainsaw with both hands
when the engine is running. Place the right
hand on the rear and the left hand on the
front handle. Grip the handles firmly with
the whole hand. A firm grip reduces the ef-
fects of kickback and helps to keep the
equipment under control.
◼ Ensure that the work area is free of obsta-
cles. Make sure that the tip of the guide
rail does not come into contact with other
trunks, branches or obstacles when cut-
ting. This can cause an accident.
◼ Always make cuts with a high engine
speed.
◼ Good balance is important when cutting.
Do not stretch arms too far forwards.
◼ Do not cut above shoulder height.
◼ Heed the instructions of the manufacturer
when performing maintenance and when
sharpening the chain.
◼ Only install manufacturer-recommended
spare parts if the guide rail or saw chain
need replacing.
Danger of suffocation from carbon
monoxide!
◼ Only allow the combustion engine to
operate in open spaces.
Danger of explosion and fire!
Petrol vapour is explosive and petrol is highly
inflammable.
◼ Fill with fuel before starting the engine.
Keep the tank closed when the engine is
running and if the engine is still hot.
◼ Only refuel when the engine is switched
off and cooled down. Avoid naked flames
and sparks. Do not smoke. Only refuel the
equipment in the open.
◼ Do not start the engine is fuel has spilled.
Take the chainsaw away from the fuel-
contaminated area and wait until the fuel
vapours have evaporated.
◼ To avoid the risk of fire, make sure that the
following parts are not contaminated with
leaked oil or fuel:
− Engine
− Exhaust
− Fuel tank.
Work area safety
◼ Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark work areas can cause
accidents.
◼ Do not work with the chainsaw in areas
at risk of explosion. This applies in par-
ticular to areas in which there are flamma-
ble liquids, gas or dust.
◼ Keep children and other unauthorised
persons away from the work area when
using the chainsaw. Distractions can
cause loss of control over the chainsaw.
Personal safety
◼ Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operat-
ing the chainsaw. Do not use the chain-
saw when tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Even a small distraction when working with
the chainsaw can cause serious injuries.
