User Manual

GB
38 CS 36 Li
Working behaviour and working technique
10.1.2 Operating times
Heed the country-specific regulations for the op-
erating times of chain saws. The operating times
of chain saws can be limited by national and local
regulations.
10.1.3 Working with the chain saw
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury.
If an incompletely mounted chain saw is
used, serious injury can be caused.
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Only use the chain saw when it has
been fully mounted.
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Before each use, perform a visual in-
spection in order to check that the
chain saw is complete and does not
contain damaged or worn compon-
ents. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to chain saw start-
ing inadvertently
A chain saw that starts inadvertently can
lead to serious injury. Therefore, remove
the rechargeable battery during:
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Testing, adjustment work, and clean-
ing work
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Work on the cutting equipment
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Leaving the chain saw
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Transport
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Storage
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Maintenance and repair work
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Danger
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Never work alone.
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Always keep a first-aid kit to hand in case of
accidents.
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Avoid touching metal objects in the ground or
which are conductively connected to the
ground.
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The personal protective equipment com-
prises:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear protectors,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses or a face visor incor-
porated in the protective helmet
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Protective trousers with cut protection in-
lay
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Sturdy working gloves
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Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
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Do not use the chain saw above shoulder
height, since safe handling is no longer pos-
sible in this way.
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When changing position, switch off the en-
gine and put on the chain guard.
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When chain saws are not in use, always put
on the chain guard and remove the re-
chargeable battery.
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Switch the chain saw off before putting it
down.
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Do not use the chain saw for levering or mov-
ing wood.
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Only specialist personnel are allowed to saw
trunks that are thicker than the length of the
chain bar.
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Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the chain saw already
in the kerf.
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Make sure that no saw chain oil gets onto the
ground.
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Do not undertake sawing work in rain, snow,
or stormy weather.
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Never disable safety and protective devices.
10.1.4 Danger of kickback
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury due to kickback!
The operator can be fatally injured by
kickback of the chain saw.
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It is essential to comply with the
measures stated here in order to
avoid any kickback!
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Inspect the material to be sawn for foreign
bodies (nails, metal, etc.) and remove them.
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Only operate the chain saw with both hands.
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Do not bend too far forward when working
with the chain saw.
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Never cut off several branches at once.
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Do not work unless the saw chain is correctly
sharpened and tensioned.
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Never operate the chain saw with your out-
stretched arms.
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Start the cut with the saw chain running, and
only saw at full speed.