Operation Manual

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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