Makita XCU08 Instruction Manual page 7

Top handle chainsaw specific safety
warnings
1. Perform cleaning and maintenance
before storage in accordance with the
instruction manual.
2. Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw
during car transportation to avoid fuel or
chain oil leakage, damage to the tool and
personal injury.
Regularly check the functionality of
3.
chain brake.
4. Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never
smoke when you fill the chain oil.
5. National regulation may restrict the use
of the chain saw.
6. If the equipment gets heavy impact or
fall, check the condition before continu-
ing work. Check the controls and safety
devices for malfunction. If there is any
damage or doubt, ask our authorized ser-
vice center for the inspection and repair.
7. Always activate the chain brake before
starting the chain saw.
Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid
8.
skating (skid movement) or bouncing of
the saw when starting a cut.
9. At the end of the cut, be careful to keep
your balance due to the "drop".
10. Take into account the direction and
speed of the wind. Avoid sawdust and
chain oil mist.
Protective equipment
1. In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot
injuries as well as to protect your hear-
ing the following protective equipment
must be used during operation of the
chain saw:
— The kind of clothing should be appro-
priate, i. e. it should be tight-fitting
but not be a hindrance. Do not wear
jewelry or clothing which could become
entangled with bushes or shrubs. If you
have long hair, always wear a hairnet!
— It is necessary to wear a protective
helmet whenever working with the
chain saw. The protective helmet is
to be checked in regular intervals for
damage and is to be replaced after 5
years at the latest. Use only approved
protective helmets.
The face shield of the protective hel-
—
met (or the goggles) protects against
sawdust and wood chips. During oper-
ation of the chain saw always wear a
goggle or a face shield to prevent eye
injuries.
— Wear adequate noise protection
equipment (ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.)
— The protective jacket consists of 22
layers of nylon and protects the opera-
tor against cuts. It is always to be worn
when working from elevated platforms
(cherry pickers, lifts) or from platforms
mounted on ladders.
The protective brace and bib overall
—
is made of a nylon fabric with 22 layers
and protects against cuts. We strongly
recommend its use.
— Protective gloves made of thick
leather are part of the prescribed
equipment and must always be worn
during operation of the chain saw.
— During operation of the chain saw
safety shoes or safety boots fitted
with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and
protection for the leg must always to
be worn. Safety shoes equipped with
a protective layer provide protection
against cuts and ensure a secure
footing.
Vibration
1. Individuals with poor circulation who are
exposed to excessive vibration may experi-
ence injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system. Vibration may cause the following
symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or
wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin
colour or of the skin. If any of these symp-
toms occur, see a physician! To reduce
the risk of "white finger disease", keep your
hands warm during operation and well
maintain the equipment and accessories.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
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