Raider RD-GCS31 Manuel D'instructions page 16

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Other use of the chain saw is the sole responsibility of the user who should bear in mind that it may be dangerous.
The manufacturer is not responsible for losses and damages resulting from unintended use of the chain saw.
Workplace
1.2. Work area safety.
Keep your workplace tidy and ensure it is well lit.
Untidiness and insufficient illumination contribute to accidents especially when chain saws are in use.
Keep children and bystanders away from the workplace.
Distraction may cause loss of control over the tool.
1.3. Personal safety.
Use safety equipment, such as work suit, protective glasses, protective shoes, protective helmet, earmuffs, protection
and leather gloves. Using safety equipment in appropriate conditions reduces risk of body injury.
Do not overestimate your abilities. Stand firmly and keep your balance at all times.
It enables better control over the saw in unpredicted situations.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair may be caught by moving parts.
1.4. Transportation and storing.
When carrying the chain saw switch off the engine, put on the chain cover and switch on the chain brake. Carrying
unsecured and operating chain saw may cause body injury.
Carrying the chain saw is possible only when holding its front handle.
Other parts may not ensure appropriate grip and even cause injury.
Inspect your chain saw. Check alignment and fixing of moving parts, check against part cracks and all other factors that
may affect operation of the saw. Repair the saw before use if it is found damaged. Many accidents are caused by improper
maintenance of tool.
Cutting chain should be clean and sharp. Proper maintenance of sharp cutting edges of chain reduces the risk of
jamming and makes operation easier.
1.5. Power tool use and care.
Check proper operation of the saw brake regularly. In emergency situation, non-operational brake may make chain
disengagement impossible.
1.6. Operation.
1.6.1. Switch off the chain saw engine before releasing the chain brake.
1.6.2. Be very careful at the end of a cut, because the saw having no support in processed material falls down due to its
inertia, which may cause injuries.
1.6.3. When working for a long time, the saw operator may experience formication and numbness in fingers and hands.
1.6.4. Stop working in such case, because numbness reduces precision in saw use.
1.6.5. Fill the fuel tank of the saw with petrol and oil blend when the engine is off and cooled down, otherwise there is risk
of spilling the blend and ignition from hot parts of the saw.
1.6.6. Do not start the saw when leakage is found, it may cause fire.
1.6.7. The saw heats considerably during operation. Be careful and do not touch hot parts of the saw with unprotected
parts of your body.
1.6.8. Only one person can operate the chain saw at a time. All other persons shall be away from working area of the
chain saw. Especially children and animals should be away from working area.
1.6.9. When starting the saw, its chain must not rest on the processed material or touch anything else.
1.6.10. When working with the chain saw hold it with both hands by both handles. Keep firm body position.
1.6.11. Children and juveniles cannot operate the chain saw. Allow access to the saw only to adults who know how to
handle the tool. This instruction manual should be given with the chain saw.
Stop working with the chain saw with first signs of fatigue.
1.6.12. Before starting to cut set the chain brake lever in appropriate position (pull it to yourself). It is also hand guard.
1.6.13. Move chain saw away from the material being cut only when the cutting chain is working.
1.6.14. When cutting processed sawn wood or thin branches use support (sawing horse). Do not cut several boards at
the same time (placed one on top of another), or material held by other person or held with foot.
1.6.15. Long objects should be firmly fixed before cutting.
1.6.16. In uneven, sloping terrain proceed with your work when facing upwards.
1.6.17. When cutting through always use the bumper spike as a point of support. Hold the saw by the rear handle and
guide with the front handle.