ATIKA KS2000-40 Instructions D'utilisation page 20

Primary users
Persons working for the first time with the chain saw
must obtain a practical instruction to the use of the
chain saw and the operator protection equipment by an
experienced operating person. Primary users shall first
of all practice cutting of round timber on a sawhorse or
a rack.
Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with
rationality. Do not use the device when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments.
One moment of carelessness when using the device
can result in serious injuries
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using
it, by reading and understanding the operating
instructions.
Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
"Normal intended use").
Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing
position and keep at any time the balance.
Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they
can catch in moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− wear a hair-net if your hair is long
Wear protective clothing:
−
ear protection
− protective goggles or face protection
− gloves
− certificated hardhat in situations where injuries to
the head must be expected (e.g. when chopping or
releasing trees).
We recommend wearing a leg protection.
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition!
Untidiness can result in accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not expose the chain saw to rain.
− Do not use the chain saw in humid or wet
environment.
− Delay the work in case of disadvantageous
weather (rain, snow, ice, wind) – increased risk of
accidents!
− Provide for good illumination.
− Do not use the chain saw near inflammable
liquids or gases.
Never leave the saw unattended.
For breaks the chain saw has to be put down in such a
manner that no person will be endangered. Assure the
chain saw against unauthorised access.
Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the
chain saw.
Keep other persons away.
The operator is responsible for accidents or risks which
occur to other persons or their properties.
The operator is resposnible to third persons within the
area of operations.
Keep children away.
.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the tool or cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Protect yourself against electric shocks. Avoid body
contact with grounded parts (e.g. pipes, heating
apparatus, cookers, fridges etc.)
Do not use any cracked saw chains or such that have
changed their shape.
Use only well sharpened saw chains as edgeless
saw chains increase not only the risk of backstrokes
but also charge the motor.
Start cutting only when the saw chain has reached the
full number of revolutions.
When switching on the chain saw must be supported
and held safely. Chain and sword must stand free.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and
safer in the given performance range.
Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything
on the machine that could impair the safety.
Do not modify the device or parts of the device
respectively.
Do not hose down the device with water. (origin of
danger electric current).
Keep the device in a safe place. Keep not used
devices in a dry, closed and for children inaccessible
room.
Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug
from the socket when
− contact of chain saw with soil, stones, nails or other
foreign substances
check immediately chain and sword
− carrying out repair works
− maintenance and cleaning
− removal of faults
− cut through connection cables
− checking of connection cables whether
they are swallowed or damaged
− transport
− clamping again the chain
− chain change
− leaving of machine (also for short-term interruption)
Maintain your chain saw with care:
− Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able
to work better and safer.
− Comply with the maintenance instructions and the
advices for lubrication and for the tool change.
− Keep the handholds dry and free from resin, oil and
grease.
Check the machine for possible damage:
− Before further use of the machine the protection
devices or slightly damaged parts must be checked
carefully for their proper and intended function.
− Check whether the movable parts function
perfectly and do not stick or whether the parts are
damaged, All parts must be correctly installed and
fulfil all conditions to ensure perfect operation of the
chain saw.
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