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○ Always wear safety protective equipment such as
jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel toe-
caps and non-slip soles, and eye, ear and leg protection
equipment whenever you use a chain saw. For working
in trees the safety boots must be suitable for climbing
techniques. Ask Hitachi Authorized Service Centers for
help in choosing the right equipment. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
○ Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under
the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
○ Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the
machine.
○ Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your
surroundings.
Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a
problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off
engine.
○ Wear head protection.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
○ For respiratory protection, wear a protection mask while
emitting the chain oil mist and dust from sawdust.
○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
○ When the unit is shut off , make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.
○ When operation is prolonged, take a break periodically
so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome (HAVS) which is caused by vibration.
○ National regulation can restrict the use of machine.
○ The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting
area.
WARNING
○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal tunnel
syndrome.
Therefore, continual end regular users should monitor
closely the condition of their hands and fi ngers. If any
of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
○ Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may
cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear
approved hearing protection when operating a unit/
machine.
○ If you are using any medical electric/electronic devices
such as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as
the device manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○ Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use and
after dropping or other impacts. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in
place and securely tightened.
○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in
any way before using the unit/machine.
○ Make sure the side case is properly attached.
○ Make sure the chain brake is working properly.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
○ Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/
machine by the manufacturer.
○ Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the chain
makes contact, the machine should be stopped and
checked carefully.
○ Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep the oil
tank fi lled with clean oil. Never let chain run dry on the
guide bar.
○ All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the
operator's/ owner's manual, should be performed by
Hitachi Authorized Service Centers. (For example,
if improper tools are used to remove the fl ywheel or if
an improper tool is used to hold the fl ywheel in order to
remove the clutch, structural damage to the fl ywheel
could occur and could subsequently cause the fl ywheel
to burst.)
WARNING
○ Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use
your unit/machine for any job except that for which it is
intended.
○ Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or
that has faulty safety equipment. It could result in serious
personal injury.
○ Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the
manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a
high risk of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel safety
○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no
sparks or fl ames.
○ Use a container approved for fuel.
○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/
machine or while using the unit/machine.
○ Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
○ Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before starting
engine.
○ Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes before
removing fuel tank cap.
○ Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open fl ames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING
Fuel can be easily ignited and easily inhaled, pay special
attention when handling.
Cutting safety
○ Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden
objects.
○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection
mask when cutting the wood after insecticide has been
applied.
○ Keep others including children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the hazard zone. Stop the engine
immediately if you are approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand on the
rear handle and the left hand on the front handle.
○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er and
cutting attachment when the engine is running.
○ Keep guide bar/chain below waist level.
○ Before felling a tree, the operator must be accustomed to
the sawing techniques of the chain saw.
○ Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing tree.
○ While cutting, hold the unit/machine fi rmly with both
hands with thumb fi rmly locked around front handle, and
stand with feet well balanced and your body balanced.
○ Stand to the side of the guide bar when cutting - never
directly behind it.
○ Always keep the spiked bumper facing forward a tree,
because the chain may suddenly be drawn into a tree, if
so equipped.
○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the units as it
breaks into clear, so it will not follow through and cut your
legs, feet or body, or contact an obstruction.
○ Be alert against kickback (when chain saw kicks up and
back at operator). Never cut with the nose of the guide
bar.
○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to shut off
the machine and ensure that all cutting attachments are
stopped.
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