Jonsered CS 2117 EL - Manual (Page 6)

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• See to it that others keep their distance as long as the
chain is in motion. Keep onlookers, children and animals
away from the work area. Do not let inexperienced persons
handle the chainsaw or power cable.
• Keep work area clear and well-lighted. Do not operate chain
saw under wet or humid conditions, around water or in rain
or snow. Ingress of moisture into the motor can cause short-
circuiting.
• Show caution, care and common sense. Do not operate
the chain saw when you are tired or under the influence
of alcohol or drugs which may affect vision, judgement or
physical control. Keep all body parts well away from the
chain as long as the motor is running. Always ensure that
the chain is not touching anything before starting the chain
saw.
• Be on your guard against electric shock. Avoid touching
metal objects imbedded in or in electrical contact with the
ground.
• Do not abuse power cables. Never lift or carry the chain
saw by the power cable, and never disconnect the power
by jerking on the cable. Keep cable away from water, oil
and sharp objects. Avoid crushing cable in or against
doors, fences, or other metal objects which can conduct
electricity.
• Inspect the chain saw and power cable before use. Do not
use a chain saw with a damaged cable. Get it repaired by
qualified service personnel. Keep handles clean, dry and
free of grease and oil.
• See to it that all tools are removed from the chain saw
before connecting the power.
• Ensure that the extension cord is in good condition and
approved for outdoor use. It must be of sufficient dimension
for the chain saw’s rated power. See section «IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE USING CHAIN SAW» on page 1.
• When carrying the chain saw, stop the motor, keep your
finger AWAY from the power trigger and turn the saw with
the guide bar to the rear and pointing away from your
body.
• Connect chain saw to a power supply equipped with a
current-operated earth-fault protection device.
• Double-insulated! Your electric chain saw is double-
insulated for added protection against electric shock. A
double-insulated electric tool is designed with two separate
«layers» of electrical insulation or one layer of insulation
of double thickness between the operator and the tool’s
conducting parts. Double-insulated tools do not use earthed
mains connections and may therefore be connected to any
normal 220-240 VAC outlet. Observe the same precautions
required with all electric tools. Double insulation gives
added protection only against defective insulation.
• Use chain saw only on wood. Do not attempt to cut metal, plastic,
masonry or any non-wood building materials. Do not use the
guide bar to push away branches, roots or other objects.
• Ensure that you can move and stand safely at all times.
Watch out for roots, stones, branches, holes, mounds
and so forth when moving around. Be particularly careful
when working on slopes. Work with the trunk to your right,
keeping the log between you and the guide bar. Always grip
your chain saw with both hands, holding it as close to your
body as possible for best control. Wherever possible, let
the log take the weight of the chain saw. Always keep the
log between you and the guide bar when moving forward.
• Do not bear down hard when cutting. With the chain
properly sharpened, light pressure is sufficient. Forcing the
saw at the end of a cut can make you lose control when you
break through.
• Secure short logs before sawing.
• Show particular care when cutting small branches, and
avoid sawing bushes or many small branches at once.
Small branches can get caught in the chain with a violent
jerk and cause serious personal injury.
• We recommend limiting tree diameter to guide bar length so
that the NOTCH and FELLING CUT may be done with single
cuts. (See «Technical Specifications» for recommended
guide bar lengths for your chain saw model).
• The chain will keep rotating a short while after releaseing
the power trigger (slowness).
• Disconnect power supply before servicing chain saw.
• Your chain saw complies with all relevant safety standards.
Repairs should be performed only by qualified service
personnel using only original parts.
• Examine saw closely for damaged parts before use to avoid
malfunctions and to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Verify that all moving parts are fitted and adjusted correctly.
Except for the maintenance described in this operator’s
manual, damaged parts must be replaced at an authorized
service centre. Defective power triggers are to be replaced
by authorized service personnel. Do not operate the saw if
the power trigger does not work properly.
• Store the chain saw in a safe, dry place out of the reach of
children, with the power disconnected and the guide bar
scabbard in place.