AL-KO EKS 2000/35 Notice D'utilisation page 28

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operator:
■ Young people under 16 years of age, and
people who do not know the instructions for
use, are not allowed to use the machine.
■ The machine must not be operated if the ope­
rator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
Personal protective equipment:
■ Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well
as to avoid hearing impairment.
■ The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair
net.
The personal protective equipment compri-
ses:
■ Protective helmet
■ Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders)
■ Protective glasses or face visor incorpo-
rated in the protective helmet
■ Protective trousers with cut protection in-
lay
■ Sturdy working boots
■ Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
Working area:
■ No-one else is allowed to be in the working
area of the saw. Pay attention to children and
animals.
■ The user is responsible for accidents invol-
ving other people and their property.
■ Keep the working area free from off-cuts and
other objects - danger of stumbling.
■ Keep w ork area clean and w ell lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
■ Do not use the chain saw in an area where
there is a fire risk or in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Operating times:
■ Observe local ordinances regarding opera-
ting times.
■ Work only when there is adequate daylight or
artificial lighting.
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Operation:
CAUTION!
A
The machine must not be put in opera­
tion before it has been assembled com-
pletely.
CAUTION!
A
Always perform a visual check prior to
start-up.
■ The machine must be in a safe operating con-
dition.
■ Never work alone.
■ Immediately renew damaged or worn parts.
■ Remove setting and assembly tools before
starting operation.
■ Do not use the chain saw for levering or mo-
ving wood.
■ Only use the machine if it is in the technical
condition stipulated by the manufacturer.
■ Pay attention to the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid touching metal objects in the ground
or which are conductively connected to the
ground.
■ Do not undertake sawing work in the rain,
snow or stormy weather. Do not use the saw
in wet or damp surroundings.
■ Do not deactivate safety and protection de-
vices
■ Always ensure stability when working.
■ Do not overreach. Keep proper foo ting
and balance atall tim es. This enables better
control o f the power tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
■ Before starting work, inspect the material to
be sawn for foreign bodies, in order to prevent
kickback.
■ Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the machine with the
saw chain already in the kerf.
■ Always hold the chain saw firmly in both
hands when working.
■ Do not use the chain saw above shoulder
height, since safe handling is no longer pos-
sible in this way.
■ Do not work standing on a ladder, working
platform or up a tree.
■ The hand grips must be clean, dry and free
from oil.
EKS 2000/35 / EKI 2200/40 / EKS 2400/40
Safety instructions