Powerplus POWXG8015LI CHAINSAW 18V LI-ION 254MM ONE FITS ALL EN - Manual (Page 6)

POWXG8015LI EN
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5.5 Service
 Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
The safety instructions must be observed when using the chainsaw. For your own safety and
the safety of others, please read this information carefully before using the chainsaw and keep
it in a safe place for reference.
Use the chain saw only to saw wood or objects made of wood. Any other types of use are at
your own risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
caused by improper or incorrect usage.
6.1 Safety instructions and accident prevention
To prevent the incorrect handling of the chainsaw, please read the operating instructions in
their entirety before using the chainsaw for the first time. All the information on the handling of
the chainsaw is relevant to your personal safety. Ask a professional to show you how to use
the chainsaw!
 Before plugging in, check the plug and cable for damage. If damage is discovered, have it
repaired by a specialist immediately.
 Never use a damaged cable, connection or plug or a power cable which does not comply
with the requirements. If the cable is damaged or severed, unplug immediately.
 Switch the chainsaw off before releasing the chain brake.
 Always wear goggles and protective gloves when working with the chainsaw.
 To prevent injury, wear tight-fitting clothes and safety boots.
 To prevent damage to your hearing, wear earmuffs. Helmets with a visor are particularly
advantageous.
 Make sure you have a firm footing when working with the chain saw.
 Keep your place of work tidy.
 To prevent electric shock, avoid contact with earthed parts.
 Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the chainsaw.
 Only plug in when the chainsaw is switched off,
 The chainsaw must be used only by one person at a time. All other persons must stay
clear of the chainsaw’s area of swing. Children and pets in particular must be kept well
away at all times.
 The saw must not be touching anything when it starts up.
 Hold the chainsaw firmly in both hands when working with it.
 The chain saw must not be operated by children and young people. The only exception to
this prohibition are young persons of 16 years and over who can use the chain saw under
supervision as part of their training. Lend the saw only to those persons who are familiar
with this type of chainsaw and know how to handle it. Always pass on the operating
instructions together with the chainsaw.
 Make sure the chain saw is stored in a place inaccessible to children.
 The saw may be operated only by persons who are rested and in good health, i.e. in a
good physical condition. If you start to tire, have a break in time. The chainsaw should not
be used after the consumption of alcohol.
 Never expose the chainsaw to rain or bad weather. Make sure there is enough light at the
place of work. Do not use power tools in the vicinity of combustible liquids or gases.
 If the chainsaw is not being used for a while, it must be set aside in such a way that no
other person is endangered.
 Before making a cut, always set the claw stop before you start to saw.
 Remove the chainsaw from the wood only with the saw chain still running. Anyone who
saws without a stop can be pulled forwards.
 Never use the chainsaw when standing on a ladder, in a tree or in any other instable
places. Do not saw with one hand.