Jonsered 2116 EL - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Precautions
Other Safety Precautions
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate chain saw when you are
tired. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when motor is running. Before starting the
saw, ensure that the saw chain is not touching
anything.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors.
Wearprotective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use safety goggles, safety footwear,
snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing
protection and head protection .
3. Do not allow other persons to be close to the
chain saw when cutting or when chain is in motion.
Keep bystanders, children and animals ou of the
work area. Do not let unauthorized persons handle
chain saw or extension cord.
4. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat from the
falling tree.
5. Avoid body contact with the chain any time the saw
is plugged into a power source.
6. Before starting the motor, ensure that the chain is
not in contact with anything.
7. Carry the chain saw with the motor stopped,
the finger OFF the power trigger, and the guide bar
to the rear and away from yourself.
8. Do not operate an electric chain saw that is
damaged or not completely and securely
assembled.
9. Release the power trigger and make sure the
chain is stopped before setting the chain saw down.
10. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. Slender material may catch the chain and
whip toward you or pull you off balance.
11. When cutting a limb under tension, be alert
for a sudden springback when the branch parts.
12. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil.
13. Give some thought to the environment of the work
area. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose your
electric chain saw to rain. Do not use this or any
other electric power tool in damp or wet locations.
Don’t use electric power tools in close proximity to
flammable liquids or gases.
14. Do not operate chain saw in a tree unless you have
received specialized training.
15. Do not operate chain saw above shoulder height.
16. When transporting your electric chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.
17. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry,
non-wood building materials, etc.
Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs,
roots, or other objects.
18. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light
pressure only. Pressure on the saw at the end of a
cut could cause loss of control when the cut is
completed.
19. Unplug the power connection when the saw is not
in use.
20. Do not make any adjustment to your electric chain
saw without disconnecting the power supply.
Also disconnect power cable when saw is being
carried any distance or is not in use.
21. Connect electric chain saw to AC power supply of
the correct voltage. Ensure that power supply rating
conforms to the specifications on the nameplate of
the tool.
22. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
The cable should be of an approved outdoor type
and should be heavy enough to carry the current
your tool will draw. An undersized cable will cause
voltage drop, power loss and overheating.
The wire gauge should not be less than
14 AWG / 2 x 2.0 mm
2 . A ground fault protector is
recommended.
23. Keep the cable clear of the chain and operator at all
times. NEVER carry the electric chain saw by its
power cable.
24. Defective power trigger and/or power trigger
lockout. DO NOT use the chain saw if these
parts are defective and do not turn the chain saw ON.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
25. Unplug saw before servicing or changing
accessories.
26. Your electric chain saw is double-insulated to help
protect against electric shock.
27. Have all service on your electric chain saw
(other than the operations described in the
maintenance section of this manual) performed
by an Authorized Service Dealer.
28. Ensure that all hand tools are removed fromthe saw
before connecting the saw to the power supply.
29. Store the saw unplugged in a dry place out of
reach of children and with the appropriate guide bar
scabbard mounted.
30. When servicing, always use Husqvarna original
spare parts.
31. Maintain chain saw with care. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance.
WARNING!
Do not operate an electric chain saw with one hand!
Doing so may result in serious injury to the operator,
helpers or onlookers. An electric chain saw is intended
for two-handed operation.
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