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from the engine.

– Fuel (petrol / oil) contacts the skin.

- Hearing loss if ear protection is not worn during work.

A) TRAINING

1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-

quainted with the controls and the proper use of the ma-

chine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.

2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may

restrict the age of the operator.

3) The machine must never be used by more than one

person.

4) Never use the machine:

– when people, especially children or pets are in the vi-

cinity;

– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medici ne,

drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his

reexes and compromise his jud gement;

– if the user is not capable of holding the machine rmly

with two hands and/or remaining standing on the

ground whilst working.

5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their

property.

B) PREPARATION

1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not

hamper movements when using the ma chine.

– Always wear slim-tting protective clothing, tted with

shear-proof protection devices.

– Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-goggles,

a half-mask respirator and safety anti-shear boots with

non-slip soles.

– Always wear ear and hearing protection de vi ces.

– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any han ging

or apping accessory that could catch in the machine or

in any objects or materials in the work area

– Tie your hair back if it is long.

2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly ammable:

– keep the fuel in containers which have been specically

manufactured and homologated for such use;

– never smoke when handling fuel;

– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in side to

decrease gradually;

– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a fun nel;

– add fuel before starting the engine. Never re move the

fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is run-

ning or when the engine is hot;

– if you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the machine away from the area of

spillage and avoid creating any sour ce of ignition until

the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have dis-

sipated;

– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the ma-

chine or on the ground;

– never start the machine in the same place you relled

it with fuel;

– make sure your clothing does not come into contact

with the fuel, on the contrary, change your clothes be-

fore starting the engine;

– always put the tank and fuel container caps back on

and tighten well.

3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.

4) Before using the machine, check its general condi-

tion and in particular:

– the throttle trigger and the safety lever must move

freely, they must not need forcing and should return

automatically and rapidly back to the neutral position;

– the throttle trigger must remain locked until the safety

lever is pressed;

– the engine stop switch must easily move from one posi-

tion to the other;

– the electric cables and in particular the spark plug cable

must be in perfect condition to avoid the generation of

any sparks, and the cap must be correctly tted on the

spark plug;

– the machine handgrips and protection devices must be

clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;

– the chain brake must be in perfect working or der;

– the bar and the chain must be tted correctly;

– the chain must be tensioned correctly.

5) Before starting your work, make sure that all the pro-

tection devices are correctly tted.

C) OPERATION

1) Do not operate the engine in a conned space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Make sure air circulates when working in pits, holes or

similar.

2) Work only in daylight or good articial light.

3) Take a rm and well-balanced position:

– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery gro und

or in any case on uneven or steep gro und that does not

guarantee stability for the operator;

– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;

– do not work with the machine above your shoulders;

– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the lay

of the land and any eventual obstacles.

– avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in case you

have to nd help after an accident.

4) Make sure the machine is securely locked when you

start the engine:

– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from where

you refuelled;

– check that there are no persons in the vicinity of the

machine;

– do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust

fumes towards inammable materials.

– watch out for ying debris caused by the movement of

the chain, especially when it hits obstacles or foreign

objects.

5) Do not change the engine tuning and do not rev the

engine excessively at maximum speed.

6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use a

small chain-saw for heavy-duty sawing. If you use the right

machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and improve

the quality of your work.

7) Check that when the machine is running idle, there is

no movement of the chain and, after pres s ing the throttle

trigger, the engine quickly returns to minimum speed.

8) Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign objects

or ying debris caused by the movement of the chain.

9) Stop the engine:

– whenever you leave the machine unattended;

– before refuelling.

10) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug

cable:

– before cleaning, checking or working on the ma chine;

– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma chine

for any damage and make repairs before re starting

it again;

– if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate (Imme diate

look for the cause of the vibrations and take for neces-

sary controls at a Specialised Centre).

– when the machine is not in use.

11) Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust produced by the

chain when cutting.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 5

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