Operators Manual

Table Of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12 – English
Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If
a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is
due to running with a slack chain.
To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.
Safety instructions for using a
pruning saw
CAUTION! Please read the operator’s manual carefully
and make sure you understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Personal protection
Always wear boots and other equipment described
under the heading Personal protective equipment in
the machine’s Operator’s Manual.
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
Never allow children to use the machine.
Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 metres
while you are working.
Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator’s manual.
Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
Safety instructions while working
Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body. Connect the
machine to the suspension ring on the harness
Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
Always lay the machine on the ground when you are
not using it.
Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables and animals, etc, or other objects
!
WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment
may increase the risk of accidents.
!
WARNING! The machine can cause
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
!
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
tool without first switching off the
engine.