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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
Operator safety
○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
○ Always wear safety protective equipment such as jacket,
trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip
soles, and eye, ear and leg protection equipment whenever you
use a chain saw. For working in trees the safety boots must be
suitable for climbing techniques. Ask Tanaka dealer for help
in choosing the right equipment. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
○ Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the
infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
○ Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.
○ Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off engine.
○ Wear head protection.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
○ For respiratory protection, wear a protection mask while emitting
the chain oil mist and dust from sawdust.
○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
○ When the unit is shut off , make sure the cutting attachment has
stopped before the unit is set down.
○ When operation is prolonged, take a break periodically so that
you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
which is caused by vibration.
○ National regulation can restrict the use of machine.
○ The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting area.
WARNING
○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users should monitor closely
the condition of their hands and fi ngers. If any of the above
symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.
○ Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause
permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing
protection when operating a unit/machine.
○ If you are using any medical electric/electronic devices such
as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○ Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use and after
dropping or other impacts. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely
tightened.
○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way
before using the unit/machine.
○ Make sure the side case is properly attached.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
○ Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/machine by
the manufacturer.
○ Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the chain makes
contact, the machine should be stopped and checked carefully.
○ Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep the oil tank fi lled
with clean oil. Never let chain run dry on the guide bar.
○ All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator’s/
owner’s manual, should be performed by competent chain-saw
service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to
remove the fl ywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the
fl ywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
fl ywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the fl ywheel
to burst.)
WARNING
○ Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit/
machine for any job except that for which it is intended.
○ Tampering with the engine voids the EU type approval of this
engine.
○ Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or that has
faulty safety equipment. It could result in serious personal injury.
○ Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the
manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high risk
of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel safety
○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
fl ames.
○ Use a container approved for fuel.
○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or
while using the unit/machine.
○ Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
○ Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before starting engine.
○ Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes before removing fuel
tank cap.
○ Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is
left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
○ Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open fl ames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING
Fuel can be easily ignited and easily inhaled, pay special
attention when handling.
Cutting safety
○ Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects.
○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection mask
when cutting the wood after insecticide has been applied.
○ Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers
outside the hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand on the rear
handle and the left hand on the front handle.
○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er and cutting
attachment when the engine is running.
○ Keep guide bar/chain below waist level.
○ Before felling a tree, the operator must be accustomed to the
sawing techniques of the chain saw.
○ Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing tree.
○ While cutting, hold the unit/machine fi rmly with both hands with
thumb fi rmly locked around front handle, and stand with feet well
balanced and your body balanced.
○
Stand to the side of the guide bar when cutting - never directly behind it.
○ Always keep the spiked bumper facing forward a tree, because
the chain may suddenly be drawn into a tree, if so equipped.
○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the units as it breaks
into clear, so it will not follow through and cut your legs, feet or
body, or contact an obstruction.
○ Be alert against kickback (when chain saw kicks up and back at
operator). Never cut with the nose of the guide bar.
○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to shut off the
machine and ensure that all cutting attachments are stopped.
○ Never place the machine on the ground when running.
○ Always ensure that the engine is shut off and any cutting
attachments have completely stopped before clearing debris or
removing grass from the cutting attachment.
○ Always carry a fi rst-aid kit when operating any power equipment.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building
and/or near the infl ammable liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes
can be fatal.
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