Personal Protective Equipment - Zenoah GZ3500T Manuel D'utilisation

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Most chainsaw accidents happen when the saw
chain touches the operator. You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the
degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your servicing dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
• Always wear personal protective equipment. Use
appropriate protections for your arms. Generally
clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your
freedom of movement. Regularly check the condition
of the personal protective equipment.
• Wear an approved protective helmet.
• Wear approved hearing protection. Long-term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment
• Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to
reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain
saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood
chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This
can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
• Wear gloves with saw protection.
• Wear trousers with saw protection.
• Wear boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and
non-slip sole.
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
• Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain
or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing
tools and a shovel available to help prevent forest
fires.
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Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
In this section the product's safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading
maintenance and service of the product's safety
equipment on page 21 . See instructions under the
Product overview GZ3500T on page 2 to find
heading
where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the
risk of accidents can increase if product maintenance is
not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are
not carried out professionally. If you need further
information please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a product with
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
Examination, maintenance and
heading
service of the product's safety equipment on
page 21 . If your machine does not pass all
the checks, take the chainsaw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the saw chain if you get a kickback.
The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only
you can prevent them.
WARNING: Avoid situations where there is a
risk of kickback. Take care when using your
chainsaw and make sure the kickback zone
of the guide bar never touches any object.
Examination,
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