Echo CS 410 Operator's Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 11ImportantAlways use common sense (2)It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation youcan face when using a chain saw. Always exercise careand use your common sense. Avoid all situations whichyou consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feeluncertain about operating procedures after reading theseinstructions, you should consult an expert beforecontinuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us ifyou have any questions about the use of the chain saw.We will willingly be of service and provide you with adviceas well as help you to use your chain saw both efficientlyand safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage ifpossible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library canprovide information about which training materials andcourses are available. Work is constantly in progress toimprove the design and technology - improvements thatincrease your safety and efficiency. Visit your dealerregularly to see whether you can benefit from newfeatures that have been introduced.Personal protective equipment• Approved protective helmet• Hearing protection• Protective goggles or a visor• Gloves with saw protection• Trousers with saw protection• Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slipsole• Always have a first aid kit nearby.• Fire Extinguisher and ShovelGenerally clothes should be close-fitting withoutrestricting your freedom of movement.Machine′′′′s safety equipmentIn this section the machine’s safety features and theirfunction are explained. For inspection and maintenancesee instructions under the heading Checking, maintainingand servicing chain saw safety equipment. Seeinstructions under the heading, What is what?, to findwhere these parts are located on your machine.The life span of the machine can be reduced and the riskof accidents can increase if machine maintenance is notcarried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are notcarried out professionally. If you need further informationplease contact your nearest servicing dealer.IMPORTANT!This chain saw for forest service is designed for forestwork such as felling, limbing and cutting.You should only use the saw with the bar and chaincombinations we recommend in the chapter Technicaldata.Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anythingthat could affect your vision, alertness, coordination orjudgement.Wear personal protective equipment. See instructionsunder the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to havebeen modified by others.Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,maintenance and service instructions described in thismanual. Some maintenance and service measuresmust be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.See instructions under the heading Maintenance.When not in use, always store the integrated combi-toolin the tool-holder. Do not use the tool-holder for otherpurposes than to hold the supplied combi-tool, since thetool-holder is exclusively designed for this purpose.Never use any accessories other than thoserecommended in this manual. See instructions underthe headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a facevisor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. Achain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as woodchips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This canresult in serious injury, especially to the eyes.! WARNING! Running an engine in aconfined or badly ventilated area canresult in death due to asphyxiation orcarbon monoxide poisoning.! WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment orthe wrong combination of bar and sawchain increases the risk of kickback!Only use the bar/saw chain combinationswe recommend, and follow the filinginstructions. See instructions under theheading Technical data.! WARNING! Most chain saw accidentshappen when the chain touches theoperator. You must use approvedpersonal protective equipment wheneveryou use the machine. Personal protectiveequipment cannot eliminate the risk ofinjury but it will reduce the degree ofinjury if an accident does happen. Askyour dealer for help in choosing the rightequipment.IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the barand chain or other sources. Always have fireextinguishing tools available if you should need them.Help prevent forest fires.