Safety Instructions For Assembly; Safety Instructions For Operation - RedMax PSTZ260S Manuel D'utilisation

procedures after you read the operator's manual,
speak to a service agent before you continue.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
• Do a check of the product before use. Refer to
Product overview on page 2 and To check before
starting on page 11 . Do not use a defective
product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this manual.

Safety instructions for assembly

WARNING: Read, understand and obey
these instructions carefully before you use
the product.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted
before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injury.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
product are the cutting attachments we recommend.
Accessories on page 24 .
Refer to
• Use approved protective gloves.
• Make sure that you assemble the protective cover
and shaft correctly before you start the engine.
• To operate the product safely and prevent injury to
the operator or other persons, the product must
always be attached correctly to the harness.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
• Use personal protective equipment, refer to
protective equipment on page 6 .
• This product is not electrically insulated. If the
product touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily
injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another
by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the
distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other objects, especially
if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10
m between the product and high-voltage power lines
and/or any objects that are touching them. If have to
work within this safe distance you should always
contact the relevant power company to make sure
the power is switched off before you start work.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have poor
circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
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Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements
in the event of a damaged muffler. Long term
inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil
mist and sawdust can represent a health risk.
• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking
proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly
dangerous gas.
• Do not operate a product without a muffler or with a
defective muffler. A defective muffler can increase
the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep fire
extinguishing tools near. If you must have a spark
arrestor mesh in your area, do not use the product
without or with a broken spark arrestor mesh.
• If the saw chain does not stop when idling, adjust the
idle speed. Refer to
16 . Do not use the product until it is correctly
adjusted or repaired.
• This product has a long reach. Make sure that no
people or animals come closer than 15 m when the
product is running.Always look behind you before
you turn around with the product. Stop the product
immediately if a person or animal enters the 15 m
safety zone. If more than one operator does work in
the same area, keep a safety distance of a minimum
of 15 m.
• Observe the applicable safety regulations for work in
the vicinity of overhead power lines. Also falling
branches can result in short-circuiting.
• Never stand directly underneath a branch that is
being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out when you cut. Do not cut too close to the ground
where stones and other objects can be thrown out.
Personal
• Do not operate the product in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind and intense cold.
To operate in bad weather can make you tired and
add risks, such as icy ground and unpredictable
felling direction.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine, as this
has a negative effect on your vision, alertness,
coordination and judgment.
• Make sure that you can move safely and have a safe
stance. Examine the area around you for obstacles
such as roots, rocks, branch and ditches. Be careful
during work on slopes.
• Do not remove the cut material, or let other persons
remove cut material, while the engine is on or the
cutting equipment rotates, as this can result in
serious injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep a stable position of the feet
and a good balance at all times.
To adjust the idle speed on page
5