• Only use the replacement bars and chains
prescribed by the manufacturer. The use of
wrong replacement bars and chains may lead
to chain breaks or kickbacks.
• Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions
to sharpen and maintain the chain. Depth
limiters that are too low increase the risk of
a kickback.
• Set the loop so that it is not detected dur-
ing operation of branches or the like.
Important instructions for your personal
safety
A) General safety instructions
1. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine
or one which an unauthorised alteration has
been implemented.
2. These devices are not designed to be op-
erated by persons who have insufficient ex-
perience and/or insufficient knowledge or by
persons with impaired physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, unless they are being su-
pervised by a person who is responsible for
their safety or they are receiving instructions
about how these devices are to be used.
3. Children and young persons under 18 may
not operate electrical chainsaws, with the
exception of apprentices older than 16 under
the supervision of a trained adult.
4. The chainsaw may only be used by persons
who have sufficient experience.
5. Always keep these Operating Instructions
together with the chainsaw.
6. Only lend or give this chainsaw to persons
who are familiar with its use. Also give them
these Operating Instructions.
B) Instructions on using the chainsaw safely
7. Attention! Read the Operating Instructions
carefully and have yourself instructed in the
use of a chainsaw before you use it for the
first time.
8. Always store your electric tools in a safe
place. Electric tools not being used should
be stored in a dry, inaccessible or locked
place, outside the reach of children.
9. Check the extension cable regularly and
replace it if it gets worn or damaged.
10. Check the power cable for damage or cracks
every time before you use it. Damaged ca-
bles must be replaced.
11. Always hold the chainsaw with both hands
while working with it.
12. The chainsaw must be disconnected from
the power supply before you tighten the
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13. During work breaks put the machine down in
14. When switching on the chainsaw, ensure
15. Withdraw the plug immediately if the power
16. The chainsaw may only be connected to
17. The cable must be winded off completely
18. Ensure that the power cable has no kinks
19. The chainsaw may only be used in a com-
20. Switch the chainsaw off immediately if you
21. Always have a first-aid kit fulfilling DIN 13164
22. If the chainsaw comes into contact with
23. Ensure that no chain oil penetrates into the
24. Avoid to use the chainsaw in poor weather
C) Warning to the danger of recoil ("kick-
25. If possible, use a stand.
26. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
27. Only place a running saw on the object to be
28. So called piercing cuts with the bar tip may
D) Instructions on safe working techniques
29. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees is
30. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while it is
31. Watch out for splintering wood. While you
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chain, exchange the chain or carry out any
other work on the saw. - Withdraw the plug!
such a manner that nobody is at risk.
that it is supported well and hold it firmly. The
chain and bar must be free.
cable is damaged or cut.
socket outlets with earthing contact and test-
ed electrical installations. We recommend
the use of a residual-current-operated cir-
cuit-breaker. The fuse must have a value of
16 A and mustn't be used by other consum-
ers while working with the chainsaw.
when you use a cable drum.
and is not damaged.
pletely assembled state. No protective devic-
es may be missing.
notice any changes in the machine.
at hand in case of accidents.
earth, stones, nails or other foreign objects,
withdraw the plug immediately and check the
chain as well as the bar.
earth or sewage. Always place the chainsaw
on something that will absorb any oil dripping
from the bar or chain.
conditions, especially if there is a risk of a
thunderstorm.
back")
cut. Never start the machine while the chain
rests on something.
only be carried out by trained personnel.
forbidden.
being cut.