◼ Any other use breaches the intended use.
◼ A breach of the intended use will render
the warranty void and the manufacturer
will accept no responsibility.
◼ The user is liable for all damage to third
parties and their property.
◼ Do not use the equipment unless it is tech-
nically sound as prescribed and supplied
by the manufacturer.
◼ Unauthorised modifications to the equip-
ment will render the warranty void and the
manufacturer will accept no liability for any
resulting damage.
General safety instructions
◼ Never operate the chainsaw if fatigued or
excited or otherwise in a physically unfit
state.
◼ Do not under any circumstances work with
the chainsaw if medication with a calming
effect and/or drugs have been taken.
◼ Do not leave the engine running in en-
closed rooms or buildings. The emissions
contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
◼ Do not saw in inclement weather, if vision
is impaired or temperatures are extremely
high or low.
◼ Make sure on a trunk to be sawn that there
are no dry branches that could break off.
◼ Wear non-slip footwear, close-fitting work-
wear, protective goggles, ear defenders
and a safety helmet.
◼ Always wear certified safety gloves with
cut protection when working with the
chainsaw.
◼ With the exception of the measures listed
in these operating instructions, have all
maintenance work on the chainsaw car-
ried out by authorised and qualified
maintenance personnel.
◼ Exercise particularly caution when cutting
bushes and undergrowth as thin branches
could get caught in the chain, throw you
off balance and cause injuries.
◼ Be aware of potential kickback when cut-
ting a branch under load.
◼ Always perform cleaning and maintenance
measures before placing in storage.
◼ Make sure that the chainsaw is always
switched off before performing assembly,
adjustment and maintenance measures.
◼ Note that maintenance carried out incor-
rectly, the use of spare parts that do not
conform to the standard or the removal of
or modification to safety devices and
guards could cause damage to the equip-
ment and very serious injuries.
◼ Check at regular intervals that the saw
chain stops turning when the engine is
running at idle.
◼ Never allow the chainsaw to fall into the
hands of unauthorised persons and chil-
dren!
◼ Note that national regulations may restrict
the use of the machine.
◼ Check the chainsaw before use for signifi-
cant damage and defects.
◼ It is good practice before using the chain-
saw to receive induction training.
◼ Only use saw chains and safety devices
prescribed by the manufacturer. The use
of other tools and accessories increases
the risk of injury to the user.
◼ Always keep the chainsaw is good condi-
tion.
◼ The chainsaw is fitted with bumper spikes
(dog teeth). Always place the bumper
spikes against the trunk when cutting. The
bumper spikes serve as a means of oper-
ating the chainsaw safely and easily. It im-
proves the operator's stability when cut-
ting. It can be anchored in the wood and,
in this way, used as a pivot point.
◼ Always start sawing as evenly as possible
and close to the bumper spikes.
Kickback and relevant precaution-
ary measures
Attention! Chainsaw kickback can be caused
by the following: