The saw, Proper clothing – Dolmar Chainsaw PS6400CH Manuel d'utilisation

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The saw

Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of

parts see page 18.

WARNING !

Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only at-

tachments supplied by DOLMAR or expressly

approved by DOLMAR for use with the specific

saw are authorized.

WARNING !

Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential

for kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the

greater kickback zone of the bow design. Bow guide

bars are not recommended for use on DOLMAR

chain saws nor are they approved by the ANSI B

175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.

The use of the saw

Transporting the chain saw

WARNING!

Always stop the engine before putting a chain

saw down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw

with the engine running is extremely dangerous.

Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause

the chain to rotate.

Avoid touching the hot muffler.

By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the

engine must be stopped and the saw must be in

the proper position.

The chain protection cover should be over the

chain and the guide bar must point backwards.

When carrying your saw the bar should be behind

you (fig. 4).

By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep

chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly

secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage

and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not

exposed to heat or sparks.

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Proper clothing

Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow

complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting

jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants,

or anything that could become entangled with the saw

or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cutting

resistant insert (fig. 3).
Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and

saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your

grip and protect your hands.

Wear protective helmet,

eye and ear protection!

Good footing is most important in chain saw work.

Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety

boots are recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented

goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their

use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your

head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing.

Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs

or ear muffs) to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their

hearing checked regularly.

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