◼ Use personal protective equipment. Al-
ways wear eye protection. Wearing per-
sonal protective equipment, such as a
dust mask, non-slip safety footwear, safety
helmet and ear defenders, reduces the
risk of injury.
◼ Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
◼ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This facilitates
better control of the chainsaw in unex-
pected situations.
Residual hazard
Even when the tool is used correctly there is
always a residual hazard that cannot be ruled
out. Through the type and design of the
chainsaw, the following potential hazards can
be eliminated:
− Contact with the unprotected saw chain
(cutting injuries)
− Reaching into the turning saw chain (cut-
ting injuries)
− Unexpected, sudden movement of the
guide rail with a tensioned saw chain (cut-
ting injuries)
− Parts being thrown off the saw chain
− Parts being thrown off the wood being cut
− Hearing damage if suitable ear defenders
are not worn
− Inhalation of wood particles and exhaust
emissions from the combustion engine
− Skin contact with petrol
Additional safety instructions
◼ Switch off the chainsaw under the fol-
lowing conditions:
− If the equipment is left unattended.
− Before checking, cleaning or other
measures on the equipment.
− If the equipment starts to vibrate heavily.
◼ Before cutting, make sure that there are
no persons (particularly children) or
animals in the work area.
◼ Only use the chainsaw in dry weather.
Do not expose the chainsaw to rain and
damp conditions.
◼ Ensure that the saw chain does not
come into contact with the ground or
other objects.
◼ Wait until the chainsaw has come to
rest before placing it down.
◼ Do not leave the equipment unattended
during work breaks and keep it in
a safe place.
◼ Always switch off the chainsaw before
transporting it to other work areas.
◼ Make sure that all protective devices
and handles are mounted before using
the equipment.
◼ Under no circumstances should a
chainsaw be used if it is incompletely
assembled or has had unauthorised
modifications.
◼ Do not use the equipment unless it is
technically sound as prescribed and
supplied by the manufacturer. The man-
ufacturer will accept no liability for any re-
sulting damage from unauthorised modifi-
cations to the equipment.
◼ Spare parts must meet the require-
ments specified by the manufacturer.
Therefore, only use genuine spare
parts or spare parts approved by the
manufacturer. This will ensure that the
safety of the chainsaw is maintained. Ob-
serve the installation instructions supplied
with the parts during replacement.
◼ Have repairs carried out exclusively by
a qualified specialist or in a specialist
workshop.
◼ If the cutting mechanism makes con-
tact with a foreign body or the chain-
saw makes unusual noises or vibrates,
switch off the chainsaw. Wait until the
chainsaw has stopped.
Take the following action:
− Inspect the equipment for damage.
− Check the equipment for loose parts
and tighten them if necessary.
