Safety Instructions - EINHELL KSE 1435 Mode D'emploi

Anl. KSE 1435,1635,1640 31.10.2001 7:57 Uhr
GB

4. Safety instructions

The safety instructions must be observed
when using the machine. For your own
safety and the safety of others, please
read this information carefully before
using the machine and keep it in a safe
place for reference. Use the power saw
only to saw wood or objects made of
wood. Any other types of use are at your
own risk and could well be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect usage.
Safety instructions and accident
prevention
To prevent the incorrect handling
of the chain saw, please read the
operating instructions in their
entirety before using the machine for the first
time. All the information on the handling of the
chain saw is relevant to your personal safety.
Ask a professional to show you how to use the
machine!
Before plugging in, check the plug and cable for
damage. If damage is discovered, have it repaired
by a specialist immediately.
Never use a damaged cable, connection or plug
or a power cable which does not comply with the
requirements. If the cable is damaged or severed,
unplug immediately.
Switch the machine off before releasing the chain
brake.
Always wear goggles and protective gloves when
working with the chain saw.
To prevent injury, wear tight-fitting clothes and
safety boots.
To prevent damage to your hearing, wear ear
muffs; helmets with a visor are particularly
advantageous.
Make sure you have a firm footing when working
with the chain saw.
Keep your place of work tidy.
To prevent electric shock, avoid contact with
earthed parts.
Always switch off the machine before putting it
down.
Always pull the plug out of the power socket
before doing any work on the machine.
Only plug in when the machine is switched off.
The chain saw must be used only by one person
at a time. All other persons must stay clear of the
chain saw's area of swing. Children and pets in
particular must be kept well away at all times.
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The saw must not be touching anything when it
starts up.
Hold the chain saw firmly in both hands when
working with it.
The chain saw must not be operated by children
and young people. The only exception to this
prohibition are young persons of 16 years and
over who can use the chain saw under supervisi
on as part of their training. Lend the saw only to
those persons who are familiar with this type of
machine and know how to handle it. Always pass
on the operating instructions together with the
chain saw.
Make sure the chain saw is stored in a place
inaccessible to children.
The saw may be operated only by persons who
are rested and in good health, i.e. in a good
physical condition. If you start to tire, have a
break in good time. The chain saw may not be
used after the consumption of alcohol.
Never expose the chain saw to rain and bad
weather. Make sure there is enough light at the
place of work. Do not use power tools in the
vicinity of combustible liquids or gases.
If the machine is not being used for a while, it
must be set aside in such a way that no other
person is endangered.
Before making a cut, always set the claw stop
before you start to saw.
Remove the chain saw from the wood only with
the saw chain still running. Anyone who saws
without a stop can be pulled forwards.
Never use the chain saw when standing on a
ladder, in a tree or in any other instable places.
Do not use above shoulder height and do not saw
with one hand.
The power cable must always be behind the saw
operator.
The power cable must always lead away from the
rear of the machine.
Use only original accessories.
Machines used outdoors must be connected
up to an earth-leakage circuit-breaker.
Do not overload your power tools. They run best
and safest within their given range of capacity.
Always use the correct power tool. Do not use
low-powered machines for heavy jobs.
Use the cable only for its proper purpose.
Never carry your electric tool by its cable. Do not
use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Extension cables out of doors
Use only authorized and accordingly labeled
extension cables out of doors.