 [. . . ] Operator’s manual

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EPA I

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EPA III

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 

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WARNING!Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw.  [. . . ] The right hand should be on the rear handle,  and the left hand on the front handle. All people,  whether right or left handed, 

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Before use:
• To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. 

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Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. Follow the instructions above,  but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather,  such as dense fog,  heavy rain,  strong wind,  intense cold,  etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks,  such as icy ground,  unpredictable felling direction,  etc. Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i. e. Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you,  causing serious injury. 

10 Check the chain tension. 

General working instructions
IMPORTANT!This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe,  stop and seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer,  service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Before using a chain saw you must understand the difference between cutting with the top and bottom edges of the bar. See instructions under the headings How to avoid kickback and Machine’s safety equipment. A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal position before or after being cut. If you position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots,  rocks,  branches,  ditches,  etc. ) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. 

Basic safety rules
1 • Look around you: To ensure that people,  animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. 

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Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you intend to cut are small and light,  they can jam in the saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this does not need to be a danger,  you may be surprised and lose control of the saw. Remove the cut pieces to keep your working area safe. 

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Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance. 

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When you put the chain saw on the ground,  lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine.  [. . . ] Serious injury to the operator,  helpers,  bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 

With a basic understanding of kickback,  you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Keep a good ﬁrm grip on the saw with both hands,  the right hand on the rear handle,  and the left hand on the front handle,  when the engine is running. Use a ﬁrm grip with thumbs and ﬁngers encircling the chain saw handles.  [. . . ]